This instance probably doesn't need yoda condition because it involves a function call, which is immutable.

If there's one thing I don't like about the core WordPress coding standards, it's the yoda condition (that's not to say the rest of the WP coding standards are not worth adhering to!). It makes code so much harder to read. Yes, some variables could be overwritten accidentally by using `=` instead of `==`, but that's why we do code review. I personally think code readability trumps everything else.

So I wouldn't say yoda condition would be a strict requirement, you can use it if you want. If you don't, still fine by me.