Re: named function arguments (was: Proposal: Dangling comma in function call parameters)

Christian Schneider wrote: [snip]

I was also thinking of proposing named parameters, i.e. basically removing the need for array() in foo(array('style' => 'hot', 'size' => 42)); but I guess that'll be even more controversial :-)

Named parameters - i think is very good idea. I know i would use them. I'm really not sure about the correct syntax for it though. They should be optional and may have default values and provide a way to extend old functions that already have optional parameters. Just for example: function f($a,$b=false,keyword $c='xyz') { } f(1) f(1,true) f(1,c='www') f(1,true,c='www') Just general thoughts: Maybe there should be a way to specify that a keyword is required. Maybe there should be a way to specify external name other than argument variable name as in the following example: function g($a,keyword 'aa' $ab) { }

Ok, that's it from my side, it's up to you now, - Chris

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