Re: [RFC] Scalar Type Hints v0.2

Hi, I would like to call everyone's attention, specially people contributing directly to this RFC series, to what S.A.N just said: > Many developers PHP offers dual syntax: > > 1. Strict > function bar(int $num){} > > 2. Lax > function bar((int) $num){} > > Maybe it makes sense to put this option on the ballot if it passes a vote, > it will be possible to put an end to the discus? This idea has been **so recurrent** and yet systematically ignored by RFC owners. Why? I think that we need to baby step and try to approve coercive type declarations first and decide upon a possible stricter type check later: How a bout a reboot of what ircmaxell@php.net already started in https://wiki.php.net/rfc/parameter_type_casting_hints for v0.3? PS: Please, let's not fall into the mindset of "if v0.2 is not a good idea then v0.1 instantly becomes more acceptable", we still have time to try some alternatives.