1.2.870. Old Style __autoload()¶
Avoid __autoload(), only use spl_register_autoload().
__autoload() is deprecated since PHP 7.2 and possibly removed in later versions. spl_register_autoload() was introduced in PHP 5.1.0.
__autoload() may only be declared once, and cannot be modified later. This creates potential conflicts between libraries that try to set up their own autoloading schema.
On the other hand, spl_register_autoload() allows registering and unregistering multiple autoloading functions or methods.
Do not use the old __autoload() function, but rather the new spl_register_autoload() function.
<?php
// Modern autoloading.
function myAutoload($class){}
spl_register_autoload('myAutoload');
// Old style autoloading.
function __autoload($class){}
?>
See also Autoloading Classes.
1.2.870.1. Suggestions¶
Move to spl_register_autoload()
Remove usage of the old __autoload() function
Modernize usage of old libraries
1.2.870.2. Specs¶
Short name |
Php/oldAutoloadUsage |
Rulesets |
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Exakat since |
0.8.4 |
PHP Version |
All |
Severity |
Major |
Time To Fix |
Instant (5 mins) |
Precision |
Very high |
Features |
autoload |
ClearPHP |
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Examples |
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Available in |