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Date: Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:56:34 +0100 (BST)
To: Daniel Scherzer <daniel.e.scherzer@gmail.com>
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Subject: Re: [PHP-DEV] [RFC] [Discussion] `#[\Override]` for class
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From: derick@php.net (Derick Rethans)

On Mon, 30 Mar 2026, Daniel Scherzer wrote:

> I'd like to start the discussion for a new RFC about adding support for
> `#[\Override]` for class constants.
> 
> * RFC: https://wiki.php.net/rfc/override_constants
> * Implementation: https://github.com/php/php-src/pull/20478
> 
> I'd also like to draw specific attention to the open question, which I am
> soliciting feedback on: how should `#[\Override]` work for enum cases? See
> the RFC page for details.

I think I'm on the " Always reject using #[\Override] on an enum case, 
saying that the attribute does not target enum cases" side here, as 
mixing class constants with enum cases sounds like a mismatch to me.

cheers,
Derick