.. _cannot-create-closure-as-attribute-argument:

Cannot create Closure as attribute argument
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		Cannot create Closure as attribute argument: It is possible to use ``.
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Description
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It is possible to use ``...`` in a function call, but not as an attribute, as it leads to create a PHP closure, which does not carry the Attribute attribute (sic). It also makes little sense, though the PHP parser accepts it, but not the linter.

Example
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.. code-block:: php

   <?php
   
   #[Foo(...)]
   function goo() {}
   
   ?>

Solutions
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+ Remove the three dots from the attribute.

Changed Behavior
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This error may appear following an evolution in behavior, in previous versions. See ` <https://php-changed-behaviors.readthedocs.io/en/latest/behavior/.html>`_.