#41129 [Bgs]: Static interface function cannot contain body

ID: 41129 Updated by: tony2001@php.net Reported By: sander at snapworks dot nl Status: Bogus Bug Type: Scripting Engine problem Operating System: linux 2.6.20-1.2944.fc6 PHP Version: 5.2.2RC1 New Comment: >I understand this is not a bug, but merely a language construct not >being supported. It is not supported because it violates the nature of interfaces. Use Google to learn why is it unsupported in other languages. >However, where would be the place to report such >suggestions, preferably a place where active PHP developers linger? You're speaking to one. Previous Comments: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ [2007-04-18 12:26:30] sander at snapworks dot nl I understand this is not a bug, but merely a language construct not being supported. However, where would be the place to report such suggestions, preferably a place where active PHP developers linger? ------------------------------------------------------------------------ [2007-04-18 12:15:17] tony2001@php.net Thank you for taking the time to write to us, but this is not a bug. Please double-check the documentation available at http://www.php.net/manual/ and the instructions on how to report a bug at http://bugs.php.net/how-to-report.php ------------------------------------------------------------------------ [2007-04-18 12:14:20] sander at snapworks dot nl - more descriptive summary ------------------------------------------------------------------------ [2007-04-18 12:10:20] sander at snapworks dot nl Description: ------------ PHP doesn't allow static methods in interfaces to have a body. Reproduce code: --------------- <?php interface SomeInterface { static public function doSomething() { } } ?> Expected result: ---------------- A blank page indicating non-failure :) Static methods in interfaces definitely should be allowed to have a body. Maybe it's not a common practise, but it's at times convenient. Actual result: -------------- Fatal error: Interface function SomeInterface::doSomething() cannot contain body in /var/www/html/workspace/test.php on line 4 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -- Edit this bug report at http://bugs.php.net/?id=41129&edit=1