1.2.1120. Sidelined Method

A method, defined in a trait, which is overwritten by a class’s method. This makes the trait’s method useless and unreachable.

It is recommended to check if this is not a typo, as the trait may not be able to work correctly.

<?php

trait t {
     function name() : string { return 'abc'; }
     function foo() : string { return 'ddd'; }
}

class x {
     use t;

     // This method
     function name() : string { return 'bca'; }

     //function foo is imported from the trait
}

?>

1.2.1120.1. Suggestions

• Check the naming of the function in the class

• Use a ‘as’ expression to rename the trait’s method with another name

1.2.1120.2. Specs

Short name	Traits/SidelinedMethod
Rulesets	All, Class Review
Exakat since	2.5.2
PHP Version	All
Severity	Minor
Time To Fix	Quick (30 mins)
Precision	High
Available in	Entreprise Edition, Exakat Cloud