1.2.865. Nullable Without Check

Nullable typed argument or properties should be checked before usage. When they are null, they probably won’t behave like the other type, and lead to an error.

<?php

// This will emit a fatal error when $a = null
function foo(?A $a) {
    return $a->m();
}

// This is stable
function foo(?A $a) {
    if ($a === null) {
        return 42;
    } else {
        return $a->m();
    }
}

?>

See also Null Return Types.

1.2.865.1. Suggestions

• Add a check on return value

1.2.865.2. Specs

Short name	Functions/NullableWithoutCheck
Rulesets	All, Class Review
Exakat since	2.0.2
PHP Version	All
Severity	Minor
Time To Fix	Quick (30 mins)
Precision	High
Features	null, return-typehint
Available in	Entreprise Edition, Exakat Cloud