Re: [RFC]: Allow static properties in enums

From:	tyson andre	Date:	Sun, 30 May 2021 14:31:00 +0000
Subject:	Re: [RFC]: Allow static properties in enums
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Hi internals,

> I've created a new RFC https://wiki.php.net/rfc/enum_allow_static_properties
> 
> Although enums are immutable objects, it is often useful to have functions or methods that
> operate on enum instances.
> In many cases, it would make sense to declare that functionality as static methods on the enum
> itself (which is already permitted).
> In cases where static methods require shared state, it would be useful to allow storing those
> shared state in static properties.
> To ensure immutability of enum instances, it's only necessary to forbid instance
> properties, but all properties were forbidden in the initial functionality > included with the
> enums RFC.
> 
> This RFC proposes allowing static properties in enums, while continuing to forbid instance
> properties.

I plan to start voting on https://wiki.php.net/rfc/enum_allow_static_properties
on June 1, 2021
 
Regards,
Tyson


   

Thread (6 messages)

• tyson andreMon, 17 May 2021 14:01:57 +0000
  • Michał Marcin BrzuchalskiMon, 17 May 2021 14:16:27 +0000
    • Larry GarfieldMon, 17 May 2021 14:29:10 +0000
      • Michał Marcin BrzuchalskiMon, 17 May 2021 15:58:10 +0000
        • tyson andreTue, 18 May 2021 00:46:40 +0000
  • tyson andreSun, 30 May 2021 14:31:00 +0000Re: [RFC]: Allow static properties in enums