How do I read configuration settings from Symfony2 config.yml?

Question

I have added a setting to my config.yml file as such:

app.config:
    contact_email: somebody@gmail.com
    ...

For the life of me, I can\'

Answer 1

Rather than defining contact_email within app.config, define it in a parameters entry:

parameters:
    contact_email: somebody@gmail.com

You should find the call you are making within your controller now works.