Am 14.09.2024 um 17:33 schrieb Gina P. Banyard <intern...@gpb.moe>: > I came across the Directory class while doing some code exploration of > ext/standard. > This class is effectively an opaque object for Directory resources, however > it doesn't behave like one, as it has existed since PHP 4. > > As such, I am proposing an RFC to turn this class into an opaque object. > > RFC: https://wiki.php.net/rfc/directory-opaque-object
While I understand the other proposed changes (although I'm always a bit wary about the wish to make more and more things final) I was wondering why you would prevent cloning? What are the possible downsides in allowing people to get a clone of a Directory object? Regards, - Chris