phan / phan/phan

Plugin idea: warn about mixing identifiers of different case where strtolower is the same (e.g. $Id, $ID)

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Description

(same for constants)

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Research direction

The issue names no files, tests, or entry points. Start by locating Phan's plugin and identifier-analysis code, then determine how warnings are configured and tested. Done should include a defined warning for identifiers, including constants, whose names differ only by case under strtolower.

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Assessment

Tech stack
php
Domain
devtools
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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