The ReflectionAttribute class

(PHP 8)

Introduction

The ReflectionAttribute class provides information about an Attribute.

Class synopsis

class ReflectionAttribute implements Reflector {
/* Constants */
public const int IS_INSTANCEOF;
/* Properties */
public string $name;
/* Methods */
private __construct()
public getArguments(): array
public getName(): string
public getTarget(): int
public isRepeated(): bool
public newInstance(): object
}

Properties

name
The name of the attribute.

Predefined Constants

ReflectionAttribute Flags

ReflectionAttribute::IS_INSTANCEOF int

Retrieve attributes using an instanceof check.

Note:

The values of these constants may change between PHP versions. It is recommended to always use the constants and not rely on the values directly.

Changelog

VersionDescription
8.4.0All class constants are now typed.
8.4.0Added ReflectionAttribute::$name.

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