1.2.142. Class Without Parent¶
Classes should not refer to
parentwhen it is not extending another class.
In PHP 7.4, it is a Deprecated warning. In PHP 7.3, it was a Fatal error, when the code was eventually executed. In PHP 8.0, PHP detects this error at compile time, except for parent keyword in a closure <https://www.php.net/`closure>`_.
parent usage in trait is detected. It is only reported when the trait is used inside a class without parent, as the trait may also be used in another class, which has a parent.
<?php
class x {
function foo() {
parent::foo();
}
}
?>
1.2.142.1. Suggestions¶
Update the class and make it extends another class
Change the parent mention with a fully qualified name
Remove the call to the parent altogether
1.2.142.2. Specs¶
Short name |
Classes/NoParent |
Rulesets |
|
Exakat since |
1.9.0 |
PHP Version |
All |
Severity |
Minor |
Time To Fix |
Quick (30 mins) |
Changed Behavior |
PHP 8.0 - More |
Precision |
Very high |
Features |
parent |
Available in |