Define constant name can be replaced with 'const' syntax
Reports the define() calls that can be replaced with const syntax.
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PhpDefineCanBeReplacedWithConstInspection- Via Settings dialog
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Inspection ID: PhpDefineCanBeReplacedWithConstInspection
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By default bundled with: | IntelliJ IDEA 2025.3, PhpStorm 2025.3, Qodana for JVM 2025.3, Qodana for PHP 2025.3, |