Re: RFC: PHP 7.0 timeline

Hi: On 14/10/14 10:48, Julien Pauli wrote:

Makes sense, however, we should absolutely be sure to integrate every BC idea we'd like to into 7.0 If not , one will have to wait something like 10 years if we don't allow BC breaks in 7.X minors. I have to agree with Zeev that we shouldn't wait for things that might or might not pop up, but keep track of any and act as appropriate if / when they do. I know that's not what you're getting at, just wanted to emphasize the point. Providing a formal list of what is being included / excluded from 7.0 in this regard may also be useful so there is no confusion later down the line.

At the same time, which I think has been discussed before, perhaps it's time for a regular major release cycle (regular as in x (2-3?) years) so that there is a timescale for when new changes (or ones that might be intentionally or unintentionally missed / skipped for this major) that wouldn't be allowed in minor releases can be proposed / written against? Apologies for strictly being off-topic. Ta. Jonny.