Re: Trait constants
| From: | Mike Schinkel | Date: | Sat, 27 Jun 2020 15:59:43 +0000 |
| Subject: | Re: Trait constants | ||
| References: | 1 | Groups: | php.internals |
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> On Jun 27, 2020, at 9:52 AM, Stephen Reay <php-lists@koalephant.com> wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
> It’s always struck me as slightly odd that traits don’t support constants the way classes
> and interfaces do.
> I tried to find an explanation of the lack of support in the original RFC, and came up empty.
>
> A consequent discussion in R11 has led me here.
> Can anyone working on internals explain why traits don’t allow constants (either technically
> or philosophically)?
> Moreover, what’s the opinion(s) of the list, on adding support for this?
Yes. Please.
-Mike