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Subject: Re: [PHP-DEV] ini-parsing, double quotes, windows in 5.3
From: sv_forums@fmethod.com ("Stan Vassilev | FM")

> On 04.09.2008 23:08, Stan Vassilev | FM wrote:
>> There won't be any bug reports, if the ini parser detects improper 
>> backslash usage (i.e., using a backslash with a following character which 
>> doesn't form correct escape combination) and stops with informative and 
>> descriptive message explaining the parser changes.  Then anyone who can 
>> read, will figure it out, and fix it.
>
> Did you actually read what Johannes said?
> "c:\Documents\tony" is perfectly legal string in both cases.
> But in 5.3 it means "c:\Documents<tab>ony" and this is THE problem.
> No error messages, no explanation whatsoever.


Hi,

I read it. \D in the same string isn't a legal escaped combination and this 
is where the user will be warned. Most paths are like this and this is 
enough information for the user to receive an error with a link to the 
changes described.

Furthermore, since when is INI compatibility a feature of PHP. I've never 
considered I can simply upgrade my PHP and paste the old INI and run like 
that with no tests whatsoever.

Regards,
Stan Vassilev