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‘%s’ operator with non-integer operand

Description

The break and continue operators only accept a positive non-null literal integer.

Beyond the obvious improper code that is break 1.2, even storing the number of break levels in a constant or a variable is not a valid syntax. It can only accept an integer.

Example

<?php

break 1.2;

const A = 1;
break A;

?>

Literal Examples

  • ‘break’ operator with non-integer operand
  • ‘continue’ operator with non-integer operand

Alternatives

  • Round the number to the closest integer.
  • Remove the call to break altogether.
  • Move the loop in a separate method, and use return to break out of the loop.
  • Use a goto to jump out of the loop.