1.2.1446. Wrong Type Returned

The returned value is not compatible with the specified return type.

<?php

// classic error
function bar() : int {
    return 'A';
}

// classic static error
const B = 2;
function bar() : string {
    return B;
}

// undecideable error
function bar($c) : string {
    return $c;
}

// PHP lint this, but won't execute it
function foo() : void {
    // No return at all
}

?>

See also Returning values, Void Return Type, Mismatch Type And Default and Wrong Typed Property Default.

1.2.1446.1. Suggestions

• Match the return type with the return value

• Remove the return expression altogether

• Add a typecast to the returning expression

1.2.1446.2. Specs

Short name	Functions/WrongReturnedType
Rulesets	All, Analyze, CE, CI-checks, Class Review, LintButWontExec
Exakat since	1.8.7
PHP Version	All
Severity	Minor
Time To Fix	Quick (30 mins)
Precision	High
Note	This issue may lint but will not run
Available in	Entreprise Edition, Community Edition, Exakat Cloud