Re: [RFC] Partial Function Application v2

On Sat, Jun 28, 2025, at 12:06 AM, Larry Garfield wrote: > Hi folks. Arnaud and I would like to present take-2 at Partial > Function Application. > > https://wiki.php.net/rfc/partial_function_application_v2 > > It is largely similar to the previous PFA proposal from 2021, though > there are a number of changes. Most notably: > > * The implementation is simpler, because FCC already did part of the > work. This RFC can build on it. > * Constructors are not supported. > * But optional arguments and named placeholders are supported. > * It includes pipe-based optimizations. > > Note: We realize that this is a non-trivial RFC coming late in the > cycle. We are proposing it now because, well, it's ready now. If the > discussion goes smoothly, we're OK calling a vote on it for 8.5, > especially as it would complement pipes so well. If the discussion > runs longer, we're also OK with targeting 8.6 instead. We'll see how > that goes. > > <floor opens for discussion, Larry falls through the trap door> It's been just over 2 weeks since the last comment in the thread, and the last change was made (allowing for parameter reordering). Please consider this the Intent to Vote post; I'll be calling the vote sometime probably late Tuesday or on Wednesday, baring any new issues before then. --Larry Garfield