Hi! > Hmm, would you consider introducing a new function in the *global* > namespace to be a self-contained feature? I would not, because the
Depends on the function. It it's properly prefixed and does not rely or disrupt anything else then yes. Otherwise, no. > function definition would change the global environment, possibly > breaking some code. You can always invent some code that depends on exact state of the universe in the moment (https://xkcd.com/1172/) but let's be reasonable - if somebody stuck their function into intl_* or mysql_* namespace whatever happens next is on them. -- Stas Malyshev smalys...@gmail.com -- PHP Internals - PHP Runtime Development Mailing List To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php