Array internal pointer reset is unnecessary

Reports the reset($array) calls on arrays whose internal pointer is already set on the first element. Such calls are redundant and can be safely removed.

See reset (php.net) for details.

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PhpArrayIndexResetIsUnnecessaryInspection

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Inspection Details
By default bundled with:	IntelliJ IDEA 2024.3, PhpStorm 2024.3, Qodana for JVM 2024.3, Qodana for PHP 2024.3,
Can be installed with plugin:	PHP, 243.26483

01 April 2025