Re: [RFC] Exempt input type and value validation from BC Break policy

Hi, On Mon, Mar 2, 2026 at 2:16 PM Gina P. Banyard <internals@gpb.moe> wrote: > Hello internals, > > I would like to propose a short policy RFC to formally exempt input type > and value validation from our BC Break policy. > The current wording of the policy already permits us to add validation of > inputs, but recently any such changes have been asked to submit an RFC > instead. > We believe that requiring an RFC for this type of change is detrimental > and adds unnecessary friction for routine maintenance activity and new > contributors. > > RFC: > https://wiki.php.net/rfc/policy-exempt-type-value-error-bc-policy > > Message text is fine and it was my omission not to add it as we change it already so thanks for that. It might be good to separate vote for this so it definitely passes. The ValueError is more problematic because as you can already see with error_log() $message_type, it is not always that straight forward. I would prefer we keep those decided on case by case basis which also gives a better visibility. Kind regards, Jakub