1.2.531. Hidden Use Expression

The use expression for namespaces should always be at the beginning of the namespace block.

It is where everyone expect them, and it is less confusing than having them at various levels.

<?php

// This is visible
use A;

class B {}

// This is hidden
use C as D;

class E extends D {
    use traitT; // This is a use for a trait

    function foo() {
        // This is a use for a closure
        return function ($a) use ($b) {}
    }
}

?>

1.2.531.1. Connex PHP features

• use

1.2.531.1.1. Suggestions

• Group all uses together, at the beginning of the namespace or class

1.2.531.1.2. Specs

Short name	Namespaces/HiddenUse
Rulesets	All, Analyze, CE, CI-checks, Changed Behavior
Exakat since	0.8.4
PHP Version	All
Severity	Minor
Time To Fix	Instant (5 mins)
Precision	High
Examples	Tikiwiki, OpenEMR
Available in	Entreprise Edition, Community Edition, Exakat Cloud