Re: [RFC]Discuss] Syntax for Arrow Functions

On Thu, Jun 8, 2017 at 4:56 PM, Björn Larsson <bjorn.x.larsson@telia.com> wrote: > You have a good point here! I think one then should evaluate > both the implementation, which apparently is not so great and > how the feature itself has been received. > > I mean is it heavily used and what is the user feedback? E.g. are > users happy with the syntax and how do they use it. > As I already mentioned, the HHVM implementation is hackish, but the reception around Facebook about the feature itself was SUPER positive. Particularly when paired with collections. $someDict->map($v ==> $v * 2)->filter($v ==> $v % 3); just reads way cleaner than the old expressions. FWIW, (with my HHVM hat on) we'd also discussed that we wouldn't be too bothered if PHP went with a different syntax as it would ease pressure to match behavior on a feature that's already widely deployed internally. So don't worry about picking a symbol based on what Hack uses. Pick what makes sense for PHP. For my part, I care FAR more that we get short closures than what gymnastics my fingers have to partake. -Sara