1.2.774. New Functions In PHP 7.3

New functions are added to new PHP version.

The following functions are now native functions in PHP 7.3. It is compulsory to rename any custom function that was created in older versions. One alternative is to move the function to a custom namespace, and update the use list at the beginning of the script.

1.2.774.1. Suggestions

  • Move custom functions with the same name to a new namespace

  • Change the name of any custom functions with the same name

  • Add a condition to the functions definition to avoid conflict

1.2.774.2. Specs

Short name

Php/Php73NewFunctions

Rulesets

All, CompatibilityPHP53, CompatibilityPHP54, CompatibilityPHP55, CompatibilityPHP56, CompatibilityPHP70, CompatibilityPHP71, CompatibilityPHP72, CompatibilityPHP73

Exakat since

0.10.7

PHP Version

With PHP 7.3 and older

Severity

Major

Time To Fix

Quick (30 mins)

Precision

Very high

Features

function, native

Available in

Entreprise Edition, Exakat Cloud