'preg_match()' can be replaced with comparison

Reports the preg_match() calls that are provided with a string argument starting with ^ (Start of String anchor) and ending with $ (End of String anchor). Such calls can be replaced with a comparison operation.

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.

PhpPregMatchReplaceWithComparisonInspection

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 | Code smell

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