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Case can only be used in enums
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Description
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``case`` is a keyword which is reserved for enumerations ``enum``. It cannot be used in other structures, such as traits, interfaces or classes.

Example
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.. code-block:: php

   <?php
   
   class X {
       case A = 1;
   }
   
   ?>

Solutions
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+ Make the class an enumeration.
+ Remove the case from the class.