Confused in using Yii::$app->request and Yii::$app->getRequest()

Yii 2.0 General Discussions
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There are two methods to get request or other component, but what are their difference? Which is recommended to use? Thinks!


Yii::$app->request

Yii::$app->getRequest()



Yii::$app->session

Yii::$app->getSession()



Yii::$app->security

Yii::$app->getSecurity()
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Have a look at this:

http://www.yiiframework.com/doc-2.0/guide-concept-properties.html