Re: [RFC] Deprecations for PHP 8.6

On Tue, Jun 23, 2026 at 8:36 AM ignace nyamagana butera <nyamsprod@gmail.com> wrote: > > > On Tue, Jun 23, 2026 at 9:56 AM Muhammed Arshid KV <arshidkv12@gmail.com> > wrote: > >> Hi, >> >> I propose deprecating SplFileObject CSV methods like fputcsv, fgetcsv, >> setCsvControl, and getCsvControl. >> >> These APIs are complex and hard to maintain, and named arguments expose >> design inconsistencies, causing long-standing issues. >> >> We should consider replacing them with a dedicated ext/csv that provides >> a cleaner, stream-friendly CSV API. >> >> https://github.com/php/php-src/pull/22160 >> >> >> Regards. >> >> Arshid >> >> >> >> Hi Arshid, > > While I agree that CSV handling can and should be improved in core PHP, > deprecating the current API without providing at least the start of a > replacement API seems premature to me. > We should first focus on providing a better/improved CSV experience in > PHP. Then, if: > > - we all agree on a new API > - everyone starts using it and it becomes popular > - and the path to migrate to the new API is made as straightforward as > possible > > then we can start discussing the process of deprecating the current > feature. Anything else would be counterproductive at the moment. > > Best regards, > Ignace > Can we deprecate the error suppression operator? (Not a serious suggestion - just trying to elicit a laugh - ok, ok, I'll go back to the dunce corner.)