Re: Why can constants only be scalars?

> > I always thought constants were about imposing an > > unchanging nature to > > the data and not about visual aesthetics when > > reading code :/ I too > > would like to see constant support of non-scalar > > values. > > > Same here. I have a number of static arrays that I use > for reference data that are usually encapsulated in a > function, or a global / session variable. It would be > very handy to be able to define a constant array > instead. > Whoa... easy, don't go putting words in my mouth... I never said I wanted constants to allow arrays/objects, just wanted to understand the reasoning which Andi explained well. I also had an a-ha moment over breakfast: A constant array would require the allowance of syntax like echo FOO[0]; which is, for my part, ugly. -Sara