Re: [RFC] [VOTE] Deprecations for PHP 8.4

From: Date: Fri, 02 Aug 2024 10:31:52 +0000
Subject: Re: [RFC] [VOTE] Deprecations for PHP 8.4
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On 2024-08-02 18:34, Mike Schinkel wrote:
On Jul 31, 2024, at 5:15 PM, Morgan <Weedpacket@varteg.nz> wrote: Also, providing a dedicated function for an algorithm over and above others that don't get such special treatment inflates use of that algorithm, making it more commonly used. It becomes self-reinforcing.
Well that would be an easy fix: Provide special treatment for the preferred algorithms, i.e. their own specific function(s). And, it seems, keep those specific functions around even after they are no longer preferred.


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