[FIXED] Why are unused variables bad?

Issue

I would like to know why an unused variable is bad.

Is it because the compiler would create a bigger binary? If yes, is there a tool/script which can add an unused keyword or something like that?

Solution

The compiler gives you warnings to hint on things that could potentially be a problem or unintentional.

Unused variables will be optimized away most likely. But maybe you intended to do something with them – and in that case the compiler helpfully notes that you may have done something you didn't want.

What's the use in a variable you declare but neither read from nor write to?

Answered By - Joey

Answer Checked By - Candace Johnson (PHPFixing Volunteer)