1.2.227. Constant Dynamic Creation

Registering constant with dynamic values. Dynamic values include values read in external sources (files, databases, remote API, … ), random sources (time, rand(), …)

Dynamic constants are not possible with the const keyword, though static constant expression allows for a good range of combinations, including conditions.

<?php

$a = range(0, 4);
foreach($array as $i) {
    define("A$i", $i);
    define("N$i", true);
}

define("C", 5);

?>

See also PHP Constants.

1.2.227.1. Specs

Short name	Constants/DynamicCreation
Rulesets	All, Appinfo, CE, Changed Behavior
Exakat since	1.6.7
PHP Version	All
Severity	Minor
Time To Fix	Quick (30 mins)
Precision	High
Features	constant
Available in	Entreprise Edition, Community Edition, Exakat Cloud