1.2.1078. Scope Resolution Operator

The scope resolution operator ::class is faster than a call to get_class() function.

It is also possible to replace get_class() by static::class to get the name of the calling class.

<?php

$a = new stdClass();

echo $a::class;

// identical to
echo get_class($a);

class x {
    function foo() { echo static::class; }
}

class y extends x {}

// static will resolve to y here
(new y)->foo();

?>

See also get_class..

1.2.1078.1. Connex PHP features

• Scope Resolution Operator ::

• static

1.2.1078.1.1. Suggestions

• Use the ::class operator instead of the call to get_class()

1.2.1078.1.2. Specs

Short name	Performances/ClassOperator
Rulesets	All, Changed Behavior, Performances
Exakat since	2.3.3
PHP Version	With PHP 7.0 and more recent
Severity	Minor
Time To Fix	Quick (30 mins)
Precision	Very high
Available in	Entreprise Edition, Exakat Cloud