Re: Predefined Constants

From: Date: Wed, 07 Aug 2002 15:41:39 +0000
Subject: Re: Predefined Constants
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> I've noticed "Predefined Constants" sections in the each extension > chapter. These are generated automatically, right? If they are, I > don't thinks its terribly useful to have them listed like that. Most > of predefined constants make litle sense when displayed out of > context. > > Just take a look at oci8 extension. Does it make sense that all > those constants are listed there, out of context, and providing very > little useful information. > > Or cURL. You have them listed on the front page, but fully explained > on curl_setopt page. Well, ideally the constants page on all extension pages should document the constants used by that extension with explanation... Other functions may also document function specific constants... We are in the progress of moving constants/ini/configure information from other places to extension documentation, so this is more in context then before (the predefined constants docs were documented in an appendix)... Goba

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