On Thu, 2008-01-10 at 16:18 +0200, Giedrius D wrote:
> Hi,
> 
> On Jan 10, 2008 3:56 PM, Hannes Magnusson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > So you reject scalar type hinting because it isn't type casting and
> > can therefor confuses newbies - but scattering seemingly random
> > brackets around your code (to safe 5 key strokes) is obvious to users?
> >
> > Noone would confuse this with named arguments?
> > Why can't I do function foo([] $array) {} ?
> Can you do function foo(array() $array) {} ?
> 
> >
> > foo([]);
> > $var = [];
> > Is this really readable?
> Looks readable to me ;-)

I really like $var = []; but I don't like foo([]) at all.

> FWIW if it's going to be implemented I think (b) should be the choice
> as it is more consistent with current syntax even though I like (a)
> more.
> 
> >
> > Are you really serious about this?
> >
> > -Hannes
> >
> >
> >
> > On Jan 10, 2008 11:19 AM, Marcus Boerger <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > > Hello Ryusuke,
> > >
> > >   I like b) !
> > >
> > > marcus
> > >
> > >
> > > Thursday, January 10, 2008, 11:07:36 AM, you wrote:
> > >
> > > > Hello, lists,
> > >
> > > > I'm tired to type "array()" many times. And I want to
> > > > declare arrays more easily. So I wrote the patch for
> > > > zend_language_parser.y which enables to declare arrays
> > > > with square brackets like some other languages.
> > >
> > > > Stanislav,
> > > > Sorry, I'm new in this list and I didn't know about past
> > > > discussion. As Marcus says, I'd like to ask around again.
> > >
> > >
> > > > There are three options:
> > >
> > > >  a) Commit square bracket array shortcut patch
> > > >     keys and values are separated by colons.
> > > >     ( http://www.opendogs.org/pub/php-5.3dev-080109-sbar.patch )
> > > >     e.g.
> > > >     $a = [1, 2, 3];
> > > >     $b = ['foo': 'orange', 'bar': 'apple', 'baz': 'lemon'];
> > >
> > > >  b) Commit square bracket array shortcut patch
> > > >     keys and values are separated by double arrows.
> > > >     ( http://www.opendogs.org/pub/php-5.3dev-080109-sbar2.patch )
> > > >     e.g.
> > > >     $a = [1, 2, 3];
> > > >     $b = ['foo' => 'orange', 'bar' => 'apple', 'baz' => 'lemon'];
> > >
> > > >  c) Reject and keep using `array()'.
> > > >     e.g.
> > > >     $a = array(1, 2, 3);
> > > >     $b = array('foo' => 'orange', 'bar' => 'apple', 'baz' => 'lemon');
> > >
> > > > These patches include the tests.
> > >
> > > > Which do you like? I like (a) the best.
> > >
> > >
> > > > Regards,
> > >
> > >
> > > > 2008/1/6, Marcus Boerger <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>:
> > > >> Hello Stanislav,
> > > >>
> > > >>   tha makesw three then already, how about we ask around again?
> > > >> Ryusuke, can you please start a new '[RFC] Square brackets shortcut' 
> > > >> thread
> > > >> to collect opinions and pass along the patch for that?
> > > >>
> > > >> I like the anonymous function patch too. It is clean and simple. Maybe 
> > > >> you
> > > >> want to start a second '[RFC] Anonymous functions' thread with that 
> > > >> patch.
> > > >>
> > > >> Can you also please add tests for both?
> > > >>
> > > >> marcus
> > > >>
> > > >> Wednesday, January 2, 2008, 7:51:06 PM, you wrote:
> > > >>
> > > >> >> the square bracket array syntax patch for PHP 5.3,
> > > >> >>   http://www.opendogs.org/pub/php-5.3dev-080101-sbar.patch
> > > >>
> > > >> > I remember we discussed that already and it was rejected then (even
> > > >> > though myself and Andi liked it) - did the people that objected then
> > > >> > change their minds?
> > > >>
> > > >>
> > > >>
> > > >> Best regards,
> > > >>  Marcus
> > > >>
> > > >>
> > >
> > >
> > > > --
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> > > >  * [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > > >  */
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Best regards,
> > >  Marcus
> > >
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> Regards,
> Giedrius
> 

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