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Thread-Topic: [PHP-DEV] Scalar type hinting
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Subject: RE: [PHP-DEV] Scalar type hinting
From: johncrenshaw@priacta.com (John Crenshaw)

> On Tue, Feb 28, 2012 at 3:03 PM, Rick WIdmer <vchkpw@developersdesk.com>w=
rote:
>
> > On 2/28/2012 2:58 PM, Kris Craig wrote:
> >
> >  strong int $a =3D "1"; // Converts to 1.  May or may not throw an erro=
r=20
> > (I'm
> >> still on the fence).
> >>
> >
> > It this is an error, it is no longer PHP.
> >
>=20
> @Rick Though I'm not sure I'd agree with the overly broad "it is no longe=
r PHP" hyperbole, I think the basic point that it would be a significant de=
parture from the current model has merit.  So ok, you've convinced me.
That example should not throw any errors.  I'm officially no longer on the =
fence with that.  =3D)
>
> --Kris

OK, if we're all on the same page there, I think this means that there is n=
o significant difference between the "strong int" and "weak int" in your pr=
oposal (the only remaining difference being the level of error raised when =
it cannot be converted, which IMO is not substantial enough to deserve a ke=
yword.) I'd prefer to just pick one error level to use (E_RECOVERABLE_ERROR=
 would be the most consistent) and keep everything simple.

John Crenshaw
Priacta, Inc.