1.2.730. Multiple Exceptions Catch()

It is possible to have several distinct exceptions class caught by the same catch, preventing code repetition.

This is a new feature since PHP 7.1. This is a backward incompatible feature of PHP 7.1.

<?php

// PHP 7.1 and more recent
try {
    throw new someException();
} catch (Single $s) {
    doSomething();
} catch (oneType | anotherType $s) {
    processIdentically();
} finally {

}

// PHP 7.0 and older
try {
    throw new someException();
} catch (Single $s) {
    doSomething();
} catch (oneType $s) {
    processIdentically();
} catch (anotherType $s) {
    processIdentically();
} finally {

}

?>

1.2.730.1. Specs

Short name	Exceptions/MultipleCatch
Rulesets	All, Appinfo, CE, Changed Behavior, CompatibilityPHP53, CompatibilityPHP54, CompatibilityPHP55, CompatibilityPHP56, CompatibilityPHP70
Exakat since	0.8.4
PHP Version	All
Severity	Major
Time To Fix	Quick (30 mins)
Precision	Very high
Features	try-catch, exception
Available in	Entreprise Edition, Community Edition, Exakat Cloud