1.2.149. Clone With Non-Object¶
The
clonekeyword must be used on variables, properties or results from a function or method call.
clone cannot be used with constants or literals.
Cloning a non-object lint but won’t execute.
<?php
class x { }
$x = new x();
// Valid clone
$y = clone $x;
// Invalid clone
$y = clone x;
?>
See also Object cloning.
1.2.149.1. Suggestions¶
Only clone containers (like variables, properties…)
Add typehint to injected properties, so they are checked as objects.
1.2.149.2. Specs¶
Short name |
Classes/CloneWithNonObject |
Rulesets |
|
Exakat since |
1.7.0 |
PHP Version |
All |
Severity |
Minor |
Time To Fix |
Quick (30 mins) |
Precision |
High |
Features |
clone |
Note |
This issue may lint but will not run |
Available in |