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Re:Phan by Etsy – A Static Analyzer for PHP 7+ by debacle on Tuesday December 08, 2015 @12:35PM (#10697910)
...no?

Static analysis has nothing to do with typing. Static analysis is about interpreted code, where you lack the luxury of compiler warnings.

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Re:Phan by Etsy – A Static Analyzer for PHP 7+ by lost_name on Tuesday December 08, 2015 @12:59PM (#10698082)
Static analysis doesn't have to involve typing, but it is only about a program reviewing your code for potential issues. Whether or not it is interpreted isn't important.
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