Re: [RFC] Versioning rules for PHP/Zend/PEAR/Extensions

From: Date: Wed, 26 Sep 2001 16:01:18 +0000
Subject: Re: [RFC] Versioning rules for PHP/Zend/PEAR/Extensions
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On Wed, 26 Sep 2001, Andi Gutmans wrote: > I think the key still lies in creating a repository for C extensions where > each extension can have its own release cycle. > That is also true, but we still need a reliable way to check for the version of specific extensions. Having just bumped into an inconsistency between GD 1.6.2 and GD 2.01 output, this would help a lot. However, the problem is already out there and to create code that is truly portable I couldn't rely on even this new (if it ever comes to life) feature. This sort of thing really complicates writing portable code. not just for different platforms but also for different versions of extensions. Just a repository wouldn't help much from the programmer's perspective IMHO, if the current situation continues. Cheers, Joao -- João Prado Maia <jpm@phpbrasil.com> http://phpbrasil.com - php com um jeitinho brasileiro -- Precisando de consultoria em desenvolvimento para a Internet ? Impleo.net - http://impleo.net/?lang=br

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