Req #26411 [Com]: while {} else {}

From:	bensor987 at neuf dot fr	Date:	Tue, 27 Jun 2017 16:21:48 +0000
Subject:	Req #26411 [Com]: while {} else {}
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Edit report at https://bugs.php.net/bug.php?id=26411&edit=1

 ID:                 26411
 Comment by:         bensor987 at neuf dot fr
 Reported by:        php at bellytime dot com
 Summary:            while {} else {}
 Status:             Wont fix
 Type:               Feature/Change Request
 Package:            Scripting Engine problem
 Operating System:   *
 PHP Version:        *
 Block user comment: N
 Private report:     N

 New Comment:

This syntax is causing problems for some because it violates the KISS principles. Since
"else" is used for conditions, and since you can write conditions and loops without curly
brackets, it could cause confusion to a lot of people.

I proposed "iterated" (if at least 1 iteration) and "none" ("else") as
replacements, but this request has been rejected shortly after...


Previous Comments:
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[2017-06-27 10:46:32] php at pointpro dot nl

This syntax would indeed be great. I see that the vote was not passed at the RFC, but I don't
see any argumentation why.

Other languages don't have it is not true, and also not a reason to not add it.

What are arguments against having such a useful construct?

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[2017-06-17 16:28:03] rageclick at gmail dot com

I almost never join conversations or write comments online but I would also love to see this feature
as well. It's just nicer, easier to look at and it uses less code which is what I go for.
However... if there is a reason behind why you won't do this, I would understand.

while ($result = $get->fetch_assoc()) {
  $in=1;
  echo 'Something';
}
if(!$in){ echo 'Nothing'; }

WHEN I could be doing this

while ($result = $get->fetch_assoc()) {
       echo 'Something'; 
}else{ echo 'Nothing'; }

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[2016-05-10 13:56:48] asd at asd dot asd

Hey, it's an awesome feature everyone would like. Let's reject it!

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[2016-05-04 13:26:08] nikic@php.net

Related To: Bug #72148

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[2015-06-10 12:11:38] cmb@php.net

Related To: Bug #67843

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Thread (28 messages)

• php at bellytime dot comTue, 25 Nov 2003 17:28:30 +0000
  • elmicha@php.netWed, 26 Nov 2003 00:16:51 +0000#26411 [Opn->Fbk]: while {} else {}
  • helly@php.netWed, 26 Nov 2003 22:21:53 +0000#26411 [Fbk]: while {} else {}
  • elmicha@php.netSat, 29 Nov 2003 13:59:17 +0000#26411 [Fbk->Opn]: while {} else {}
  • ois at oisnot dot comWed, 09 Apr 2008 07:51:12 +0000#26411 [Com]: while {} else {}
  • trefighter2334 at aol dot comSun, 19 Dec 2010 12:08:31 +0000Req #26411 [Com]: while {} else {}
  • ijrbiz at gmail dot comFri, 18 Feb 2011 00:14:35 +0000Req #26411 [Com]: while {} else {}
  • absimu at hotmail dot comTue, 06 Dec 2011 16:31:23 +0000Req #26411 [Com]: while {} else {}
  • hawkyhawk14 at gmail dot comWed, 25 Jan 2012 12:16:57 +0000Req #26411 [Com]: while {} else {}
  • ma-martin at hotmail dot deThu, 26 Apr 2012 02:13:36 +0000Req #26411 [Com]: while {} else {}
  • bensor987 at neuf dot frTue, 21 Aug 2012 17:38:24 +0000Req #26411 [Com]: while {} else {}
  • laruence@php.netWed, 22 Aug 2012 05:56:57 +0000Req #26411 [Opn->Wfx]: while {} else {}
  • nikic@php.netWed, 22 Aug 2012 10:09:31 +0000Req #26411 [Wfx->Opn]: while {} else {}
  • hawkyhawk14 at gmail dot comWed, 22 Aug 2012 10:29:25 +0000Req #26411 [Com]: while {} else {}
  • nikic@php.netWed, 22 Aug 2012 10:44:30 +0000Req #26411 [Com]: while {} else {}
  • bensor987 at neuf dot frWed, 22 Aug 2012 16:46:52 +0000Req #26411 [Com]: while {} else {}
  • rasmus@php.netWed, 22 Aug 2012 17:05:06 +0000Req #26411 [Opn]: while {} else {}
  • bensor987 at neuf dot frWed, 22 Aug 2012 17:36:01 +0000Req #26411 [Com]: while {} else {}
  • bensor987 at neuf dot frThu, 23 Aug 2012 17:09:14 +0000Req #26411 [Com]: while {} else {}
  • kjarli at gmail dot comMon, 04 Feb 2013 09:28:05 +0000Req #26411 [Com]: while {} else {}
  • bensor987 at neuf dot frMon, 04 Feb 2013 19:56:11 +0000Req #26411 [Com]: while {} else {}
  • sebi at max-vision dot roMon, 04 Feb 2013 21:34:15 +0000Req #26411 [Com]: while {} else {}
  • nikic@php.netSun, 12 Oct 2014 14:24:56 +0000Req #26411 [Opn->Wfx]: while {} else {}
  • asd at asd dot asdTue, 10 May 2016 13:56:51 +0000Req #26411 [Com]: while {} else {}
  • rageclick at gmail dot comSat, 17 Jun 2017 16:28:09 +0000Req #26411 [Com]: while {} else {}
  • php at pointpro dot nlTue, 27 Jun 2017 10:46:38 +0000Req #26411 [Com]: while {} else {}
  • bensor987 at neuf dot frTue, 27 Jun 2017 16:21:48 +0000Req #26411 [Com]: while {} else {}
  • bensor987 at neuf dot frTue, 27 Jun 2017 16:55:21 +0000Req #26411 [Com]: while {} else {}