Re: [RFC] Partial Function Application, take 2

From: Date: Wed, 02 Jun 2021 20:16:56 +0000
Subject: Re: [RFC] Partial Function Application, take 2
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> On Jun 2, 2021, at 1:45 PM, Larry Garfield <larry@garfieldtech.com> wrote:
> 
> Hi folks.  After much off-list discussion, iteration, and consideration, we have a new draft of
> PFA ready for review.
> 
> The URL is the same:
> 
> https://wiki.php.net/rfc/partial_function_application

Really excellent work, all!

> It's a bit long because we wanted to be as precise as possible.  However, in short:
> 
> * Partial application creates a closure object you can use like any other.
> * A ? indicates "exactly one required parameter here"
> * A ... indicates "zero or more parameters here"

My only comment/request/suggestion is to consider Mark Randall's suggestion to use
...? instead, for the reasons he mentioned in his email to the list:

https://externals.io/message/114157#114666
<https://externals.io/message/114157#114666>

Plus Levi Morrison seemed to approve:

https://externals.io/message/114157#114667
<https://externals.io/message/114157#114667>


-Mike

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