syntax error, unexpected token “::”, expecting “:”

Description

In this example, Match is a PHP keyword, and cannot be part of a static call, with the operator ::. On the other hand, Match could be a parameter name, where the foo function, has a $Match parameter. Hence, the suggestion to use : a single colon.

This error may also appear with other keywords, such as Switch. It is also case-insensitive.

Example

<?php

foo(Match::a());

?>

Solutions

• Use a single colon, if $Match is actually a parameter name.

• Rename the Match class to avoid conflicts with PHP keywords.