Re: Re: RFC: Short syntax for Arrays (redux)

On 06/01/2011 08:00 AM, Justin Carmony wrote: > In all seriousness, there is a vast majority of PHP developers who are not represented on this > list. I was surprised to see someone mentioning for calling for another vote so soon after this > discussion came up. Perhaps instead of debating on readability and usefulness, we actually do some > research with major PHP users to get their opinions? I'm not saying we should have every PHP > user in the world vote, but there are talented PHP developers who are not apart of the core that > have valid and insightful views and opinions. > > So what I would first propose is we finalize the RFC because right now it is has two options, > and doesn't deal with objects. I think everyone is starting to agree "=>" is much > more uniform than ":", so lets drop the ":" from the RFC. > > Then, lets request some feedback from reputable PHP developers, like authors of popular > frameworks and PHP solutions. This way we can get some real input from people who are not on the > internals email list. This can help those who make the decision on whether or not to accept the RFC > aware not only of their own personal opinion and preferences, but the opinions and preferences of > the PHP community as a whole. > > I know I'm newer to the list, and don't want to step on any toes, but I think the RFC > process could really benefit from getting this type of feedback. I think it is well understood that PHP internals discussion happens on this internals mailing list. It is not a restricted list in any way. Anybody is able to participate here if they want their voice heard. -Rasmus