How to fix PHP Parse error: syntax error, unexpected '?' in vendor\laravel\framework\src\Illuminate\Foundation\helpers.php on line 500

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Everything is working perfectly but on running I get this error

PHP Parse error: syntax error, unexpected '?' in htdocs\example\vendor\laravel\framework\src\Illuminate\Foundation\helpers.php on line 500

on line 500

return $factory->of($arguments[0], $arguments[1])->times($arguments[2] ?? null);

I am also getting this error while deploying in server. I am using laravel 7 — Kirsten Phukon
– Kirsten Phukon, Commented Jun 26, 2020 at 15:39

Jack Robertson · Accepted Answer · 2019-06-09 10:51:20Z

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The ?? operator was introduced in php 7. You should upgrade your php version to the one required by the laravel version you are using.

answered Jun 9, 2019 at 10:51

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rashedcs · Accepted Answer · 2019-11-10 07:38:59Z

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Just upgrade the php version into PHP 7.1 (ea-php71) on cpanel using MultiPHP Manager .

answered Nov 10, 2019 at 7:38

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afikri · Accepted Answer · 2019-06-09 11:13:17Z

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It seems your php is lower than version 7.1.3, you need to have version above that. try to run phpinfo(). Hope it helps

answered Jun 9, 2019 at 11:13

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