1.2.915. PHP 7.2 Deprecations

Several functions are deprecated in PHP 7.2.

  • parse_str() with no second argument

  • assert() on strings

  • Usage of gmp_random(), create_function(), each()

  • Usage of (unset)

  • Usage of $php_errormsg

  • directive mbstring.func_overload (not supported yet)

Deprecated functions and extensions are reported in a separate analysis.

See also Deprecations for PHP 7.2.

1.2.915.1. Connex PHP features

1.2.915.1.1. Suggestions

  • Remove the deprecated functions, and replace them with a new feature

  • Use a replacement function to emulate this old behavior

1.2.915.1.2. Specs

Short name

Php/Php72Deprecation

Rulesets

All, Changed Behavior, CompatibilityPHP72

Exakat since

0.9.9

PHP Version

With PHP 7.2 and older

Severity

Major

Time To Fix

Slow (1 hour)

Precision

Very high

Available in

Entreprise Edition, Exakat Cloud