1.2.294. Could Use Namespace Magic Constant

Use the __NAMESPACE__ magic constant, instead of hardcoding the current namespace. That way, the namespace is easier to read, and it will change with the namespace expression.

<?php

namespace A\B\C {
     class D {}
     $className = 'D';

     // hardcoded namespace, needed to instantiate dynamically the class
     // Don't forget the extra \
print        $fullclassName = '\'.__NAMESPACE__.'\'.$className;
     $object = new $fullclassName;


     // hardcoded namespace, needed to instantiate dynamically the class
     $path = "\A\B\C";
     $fullclassName = $path.$className;
     $object = new $fullclassName;

}
?>

1.2.294.1. Suggestions

• Replace the hardcoded namespace with the __NAMESPACE__ constant, and extra separators.

1.2.294.2. Specs

Short name	Namespaces/CouldUseMagicConstant
Rulesets	All, Changed Behavior, Suggestions
Exakat since	2.5.0
PHP Version	All
Severity	Minor
Time To Fix	Quick (30 mins)
Precision	High
Features	magic-constant
Available in	Entreprise Edition, Exakat Cloud