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Deprecated 'assert()' function declaration

Reports the assert() function declarations.

  • Declaring the assert() function is global namespace is forbidden.

  • Starting from PHP 7.3, declaring the assert() function in non-global namespace is deprecated.

See assert (php.net) for details.

Locating this inspection

By ID

Can be used to locate inspection in e.g. Qodana configuration files, where you can quickly enable or disable it, or adjust its settings.

PhpDeprecatedAssertDeclarationInspection
Via Settings dialog

Path to the inspection settings via IntelliJ Platform IDE Settings dialog, when you need to adjust inspection settings directly from your IDE.

Settings or Preferences | Editor | Inspections | PHP | General

Inspection options

Here you can find the description of settings available for the Deprecated 'assert()' function declaration inspection, and the reference of their default values.

PHP 7.3 Severity

Default setting: Warning

Other available settings:

  • Error

  • Weak Warning

  • Server Problem

  • Grammar Error

  • Typo

  • Consideration

  • Information

PHP 8 Severity

Default setting: Error

Other available settings:

  • Warning

  • Weak Warning

  • Server Problem

  • Grammar Error

  • Typo

  • Consideration

  • Information

Availability

By default bundled with

PhpStorm 2024.1, Qodana for PHP 2024.1,

Can be installed with plugin

PHP, 241.SNAPSHOT

Last modified: 18 June 2024