1.2.653. Magic Method Returntype Is Restricted¶

Some PHP magic method have compulsory return types. This means that the type is compulsory, and it is applied by default, even if it is explicitely omitted. On the other hand, any other type is forbidden, and reported as such by PHP.

__destruct() : void
__construct() : void
__unserialize() : void
__unset() : void
__set() : void
__serialize() : array
__isset() : bool
__toString() : string

The others magic methods may use mixed, or a more restrictive type.

See also Magic Methods.

1.2.653.2. Connex PHP features¶

magic-method

1.2.653.2.1. Suggestions¶

Use the right return type for the magic method
Do not use any return type

1.2.653.2.2. Specs¶