PHP - @ operator (supress error)
In your opinion, is it ever valid to use the @ operator to supress an error/warning in PHP whereas you may be handling the error?

If so, in what circumstances would you use this (code examples please)
PHP - @ operator (supress error)
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In your opinion, is it ever valid to use the @ operator to supress an error/warning in PHP whereas you may be handling the error?

If so, in what circumstances would you use this (code examples please)