1.2.1034. Redefined Property¶

Property redefined in a parent class.

Using heritage, it is possible to define several times the same property, at different levels of the hierarchy.

When this is the case, it is difficult to understand which class will actually handle the property.

In the case of a private property, the different instances will stay distinct. In the case of protected or public properties, they will all share the same value.

It is recommended to avoid redefining the same property in a hierarchy.

<?php

class foo {
    protected $aProperty = 1;
}

class bar extends foo {
    // This property is redefined in the parent class, leading to potential confusion
    protected $aProperty = 1;
}

?>

1.2.1034.2. Connex PHP features¶

property

1.2.1034.2.1. Suggestions¶

Remove of the definition

1.2.1034.2.2. Specs¶

Short name	Classes/RedefinedProperty
Rulesets	All, Changed Behavior, Class Review
Exakat since	0.8.4
PHP Version	All
Severity	Minor
Time To Fix	Quick (30 mins)
Precision	Very high
Available in	Entreprise Edition, Exakat Cloud