codeigniter 4.5 loading view issue

PHP Code:

function test()
        {
        $this->test2();
        }

    function test2()
        {
        return view('/themes/default_2024/layouts/Gateway/test');
        } 


I get a white screen when I do this. The reason I need this is for keeping my code clean, this is just an example, but I only get a white screen when I access the test method in the browser instead of the test.php view file. If I move the return view into the test function it of course loads.

Is this a bug or intended functionality?

It is a bug in your code, not in a framework.
The test() method must return a string (or Response object).

A Controller is simply a class file that handles an HTTP request. URI Routing associates a URI with a controller. It returns a view string or Response object.
https://codeigniter.com/user_guide/incom...controller

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PHP Code:

return $this->test2(); 


Each return must have a return higher when called. 

Simple CI 4 project for beginners codeigniter-expenses ( topic )

PHP Code:

return $this->test2(); 


Each return must have a return higher when called. 

Ah I see. This app was written in ci2.2 so I guess that changed, Works with the return thanks!