1.2.294. Could Use Existing Constant¶
This rule reports literals that have the same value as a constant, and, as such, might be used as a constant, instead of a literal.
Floats are not considered by this rule, for comparison reasons. Also, true, false, null, 0 and 1 are also automatically excluded.
<?php
const A = 1;
$a = 1;
?>
Name |
Default |
Type |
Description |
omittedValues |
array |
Comma-separated list of values that have to be ignored with this analysis. They replace the default values of 0 and 1. |
1.2.294.1. Connex PHP features¶
1.2.294.1.1. Suggestions¶
Use the constant instead of the literal
Create a new constant for that literal
1.2.294.1.2. Specs¶
Short name |
Constants/CouldUseConstant |
Rulesets |
|
Exakat since |
2.3.5 |
PHP Version |
All |
Severity |
Minor |
Time To Fix |
Slow (1 hour) |
Precision |
Medium |
Available in |