'var_export' or 'print_r' call is used without 'return' argument

Reports var_export() and print_r() calls without the return argument when their results are explicitly used. Such calls most probably are a mistake, because var_export/print_r always returns null/true if no argument is specified.

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.

PhpVarExportUsedWithoutReturnArgumentInspection

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 | Probable bugs

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