1.2.298. Could Use Trait

The following classes have been found implementing all of a trait’s methods : it could use this trait, and remove duplicated code.

The comparison between the class methods’ and the trait’s methods are based on token. They may yield some false-positives.

<?php

trait t {
    function t1() {}
    function t2() {}
    function t3() {}
}

// t1, t2, t3 method could be dropped, and replaced with 'use t'
class foo1 {
    function t1() {}
    function t2() {}
    function t3() {}

    function j() {}
}

// foo2 is just the same as foo1
class foo2 {
    use t;

    function j() {}
}

?>

See also Forgotten Interface.

1.2.298.1. Suggestions

• Use trait, and remove duplicated code

1.2.298.2. Specs

Short name	Traits/CouldUseTrait
Rulesets	All, Changed Behavior
Exakat since	1.8.5
PHP Version	All
Severity	Minor
Time To Fix	Quick (30 mins)
Precision	High
Features	trait
Available in	Entreprise Edition, Exakat Cloud