When creating a magento module i sometimes need store config values for use in a template file. Where would be the best place for this – should I create a model or is a helper or block good enough?
I thinking in terms of best practice?
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When creating a magento module i sometimes need store config values for use in a template file. Where would be the best place for this – should I create a model or is a helper or block good enough?
I thinking in terms of best practice?
I would say a helper because it is accessible from everywhere. It wouldn’t be hurtful to place in a block if it’s only ever used in that block or it’s template, although there is not much reason to create a block just for this when a helper will do.
A model should only be used to model things. As a rule of thumb I only use models for objects that might be used in a data structure, not as a convenience holder for functions.