1.2.1039. Reserved Methods

PHP has reserved all the methods names, starting with two underscores characters __.

While this is not explicitely enforced, using such names may create future conflict if PHP acquire features that rely on them.

<?php

class x {
     // One of the reserved and used PHP method
     function __toString() {}

     // One potential PHP reserved method
     function __toArray() {}
}

?>

See also Magic methods.

1.2.1039.1. Suggestions

• Change the name of the method and avoid prefixing it with __

1.2.1039.2. Specs

Short name	Php/ReservedMethods
Rulesets	All, Changed Behavior, PHP recommendations
Exakat since	2.6.2
PHP Version	All
Severity	Minor
Time To Fix	Quick (30 mins)
Precision	Very high
Features	naming, magic-method
Available in	Entreprise Edition, Exakat Cloud