#35075 [Opn->Fbk]: Assignment by reference using a function assignes the variable by value

From: Date: Thu, 03 Nov 2005 08:10:27 +0000
Subject: #35075 [Opn->Fbk]: Assignment by reference using a function assignes the variable by value
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 ID:               35075
 Updated by:       derick@php.net
 Reported By:      skrol29 at freesurf dot fr
-Status:           Open
+Status:           Feedback
 Bug Type:         Scripting Engine problem
 Operating System: Windows XP
 PHP Version:      5.0.5
 New Comment:

Please try using this CVS snapshot:

  http://snaps.php.net/php5-STABLE-latest.tar.gz
 
For Windows:
 
  http://snaps.php.net/win32/php5.0-win32-latest.zip


Previous Comments:
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[2005-11-03 01:47:25] skrol29 at freesurf dot fr

Description:
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This bug is a change of Assignment by reference behavior bewteen Php
versions <= 5.0.4 and the last 5.0.5.

In Php 5.0.5 when a variable is re-assigned by reference directly using
a function, then the variable is assigned by value.  

Reproduce code:
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<?php

$a = 'hello';
$b =& $a;       
$a =& f_test();

echo "* a = {".$a."}, b = {".$b."}<br>";

function f_test() {
	return 'tested';
}

?>

Expected result:
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* a = {tested}, b = {hello}

Actual result:
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* a = {tested}, b = {tested}


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