unexpected 'use' (T_USE) when trying to use composer

Question

So, I am trying to use the coinbase API. I\'m attempting a simple test to see if I can make it work, but I\'m getting various composer errors.

Currently, I am getti

Answer 1

I'm using codeigniter when i try to use "use" keyword its throwing error within a method.

SO i just moved it to above class declaration.

Its working fine.