phpmd/phpmd

PHP short tag check

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#771 opened on May 7, 2020

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Description

Does PHPMD have a check for php files that are using short tag form? <? instead of <?php

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Research direction
Explore PHPMD's rule structure to add a new rule detecting short open tags. Check for existing patterns or tests.
Tech stack
php
Domain
tooling
Issue type
Feature
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2
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1-3 hours
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Active
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Clear
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PHPComposer
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75