In View(CakePHP), the proper way to get current controller?

Question

In View, I can get action by using

$this->action

But, I cannot get controller name by

$this->controller

Answer 1

To get the current controller, Try this :$this->params['controller']

To get the current action, Try this :$this->params['action'].

Answer 2

I am using cakephp 3.2

$this->params['controller'] - It is not working, showing error message as bellow..

"Missing Helper"

Following code is working properly in cakephp 3.2

$this->request->params['controller'] - Working