Re: [SPAM] Re: [PHP-DEV] Syntactic improvement to array

From:	Lukas Kahwe Smith	Date:	Sun, 04 Feb 2007 18:29:52 +0000
Subject:	Re: [SPAM] Re: [PHP-DEV] Syntactic improvement to array
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Steph wrote:

On 2/4/07, Ilia Alshanetsky <ilia@prohost.org> wrote:
I personally find array extremely clear, in recent weeks I had to do A LOT of JavaScript work where the array syntax works in a manner you suggest for PHP and its a massive pain. It does not make for a very clear code. I think the syntax you propose is extremely confusing and we should stick to what we have right now.
If someone does not like this new syntax, he can stick to array(). It is in no way an argument to refuse the new syntax addition.
And what about maintenance? And what about the confusion for beginners?

Yes, you will come across it if its added. I find the Javascript syntax confusing to read as well. However more importantly I do not see the point in adding this sugar to save 5 chars. @Andi: I dont quite understand your formatting argument really. regards, Lukas