On Fri, 27 Feb 2004, Andi Gutmans wrote:

> d) Last problem is that using E_STRICT is not a good idea because we find
> this problem at compile-time and the error_reporting might not be set yet.

The INI system is 'booted' before the script is compiled, so I doubt
that this is a problem.

> What I suggest is the following:
> a) Don't check signature for constructors.
> b) By default, don't check signature for inheritance *if* we're not
> inheriting from an abstract class. If it is an abstract class we should
> check the signature because it's a PHP 5 feature.

ack and ack

> c) Add a new INI option (zend.strict_inheritance_checks) which does check
> signature for methods (except for constructor). I don't like new INI
> options but I don't think there's any way out.

I'm against adding another INI setting. I don't see why we need to force
this OO purist thing on all long time users at all. What is wrong by
showing an e_notice/e_warning for it in non-compat mode, and e_strict in
compat mode (or just e_strict in both cases)? Then PHP still tells you
that you do something wrong, but it won't break any code.

Derick

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