RE: [PHP-DEV] Feature Request: Auto Include a Function

From: Date: Mon, 13 Jan 2003 22:10:07 +0000
Subject: RE: [PHP-DEV] Feature Request: Auto Include a Function
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On Mon, 13 Jan 2003, Brian T. Allen wrote: > If a hash file were used it would only have to "search" for the function > once, and even then only in the functions directory (like the include > directory, but specifically for functions). After that the order would > be: > > 1) Execute the function > 2) If the function doesn't exist check the hash file and include it > 3) If it's not in the hash file search for it, include it, then hash it > 4) If it can't be found issue an error message quoting G.S.: "i think php should be smart enough to recognize my typos and then include the appropriate library for any function call I make. Unless I include it from two places, in which case it should always choose the file on the left." "Oh, and I just realized that in some countries code inclusion is right handed (britain, singapore, australia and brunei I believe). Do you think you could incorporate LOCALE support into the auto-includer to appropriately choose the right file except in non-leftist countries?" Derick -- ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Derick Rethans http://derickrethans.nl/ PHP Magazine - PHP Magazine for Professionals http://php-mag.net/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------

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