1.2.575. Infinite Recursion

A method is calling itself, with unchanged arguments. This might repeat indefinitely.

This rules applies to recursive functions without any condition. This also applies to function which inject the incoming arguments, without modifications.

<?php

function foo($a, $b) {
    if ($a > 10) {
        return;
    }
    foo($a, $b);
}

function foo2($a, $b) {
    ++$a;   // $a is modified
    if ($a > 10) {
        return;
    }
    foo2($a, $b);
}

?>

1.2.575.1. Connex PHP features

• loop

• recursion

• infinite

1.2.575.1.1. Suggestions

• Modify arguments before injecting them again in the same method

• Use different values when calling the same method

1.2.575.1.2. Specs

Short name	Structures/InfiniteRecursion
Rulesets	All, Analyze, Changed Behavior
Exakat since	1.8.6
PHP Version	All
Severity	Major
Time To Fix	Quick (30 mins)
Precision	Very high
Available in	Entreprise Edition, Exakat Cloud