catch.deprecatedClass

Code example

<?php declare(strict_types = 1);

/** @deprecated Use NewException instead */
class OldException extends \Exception
{
}

try {
    // ...
} catch (OldException $e) {
    // ...
}

Why is it reported?

The catch clause references a class that has been marked with a @deprecated PHPDoc tag. The class is scheduled for removal or replacement, and any usage of it -- including catching it as an exception -- should be migrated to the recommended alternative.

This rule is provided by the phpstan-deprecation-rules package.

How to fix it

Replace the deprecated class with its recommended replacement as indicated in the deprecation message:

 <?php declare(strict_types = 1);

 try {
     // ...
-} catch (OldException $e) {
+} catch (NewException $e) {
     // ...
 }