note 32131 added to functions.arguments

From: Date: Sun, 18 May 2003 16:08:38 +0000
Subject: note 32131 added to functions.arguments
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It seems you cannot use 'optional' parameter whenever using referencts. Something close to function( $a, $b="default") { ... } with references could look: function( &$a, &$b="default" ) { ... } I can understand such syntax &$b="default" may be disallowed, but I see no workaround. This: function( &$a, &$b=NULL ) does not work too. Any ideas how to have *optional* parameter passed by reference? PHP4.2.1 if anyone cares. -- Manual Page -- http://www.php.net/manual/en/functions.arguments.php Edit Note -- http://master.php.net/manage/user-notes.php?action=edit+32131 Delete Note -- http://master.php.net/manage/user-notes.php?action=delete+32131&report=yes Reject Note -- http://master.php.net/manage/user-notes.php?action=reject+32131&report=yes

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