1.2.1280. Unreachable Method

A method that is never called from the code.

The method has the following characteristics : + not private, aka public or protected + The direct class is never instantiated + All children classes overwrite this method + parent:: is never used to reach it

Then, this class is actually dead code.

<?php

class x {
    protected function foox() {}
}

class xx extends x {
    protected function foox() {}
}
?>

1.2.1280.1. Connex PHP features

1.2.1280.1.1. Suggestions

  • Make the method abstract and remove the block

  • Move the code to one of the child

1.2.1280.1.2. Specs

Short name

Classes/UnreachableMethod

Rulesets

All, Analyze, Changed Behavior, Class Review, Dead code

Exakat since

2.3.6

PHP Version

All

Severity

Minor

Time To Fix

Quick (30 mins)

Precision

Medium

Available in

Entreprise Edition, Exakat Cloud