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The PHP `declare` construct
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Description
Does WordPress Coding Standards have a rule for the PHP declare construct?
It can be used in a number of ways. For example
<?php
// These are the same
declare(ticks=1) {
// Entire script here
}
declare(ticks=1);
// Entire script here
Also, in the example, you'll see I've not used spacing inside the parenthesis. Guidance for all of this appears to be missing from the standard.
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Research direction
No file or test is named. Start by reviewing the existing PHP_CodeSniffer rules and WordPress Coding Standards guidance for PHP declare syntax, including parenthesis spacing and supported forms. Done means the standard clearly documents the applicable rule or defines the missing guidance.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- php
- Domain
- tooling
- Issue type
- Documentation
- Difficulty
- 3/5
- Estimated time
- 1-2 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 35/100