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Date: Mon, 9 Apr 2012 08:43:37 -0700
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Subject: Re: [PHP-DEV] RFC: source files without opening tag
From: luke@cywh.com (Luke Scott)

Tom,

As I've said before I don't think new keywords are the answer. They
will just pollute the language even further.

I also don't think an ini setting is a bad thing either. It is often
used in PHP as a way to transition from way of doing things to
another. First you introduce it with it being off by default, then on
by default, then deprecate the old behavior. It's quite normal in
PHP's history.

In another email someone mentioned doing two rfcs. In both cases are
we talking about removing <?php ? Because it's become somewhat
confusing to keep track of what is being talked about. If that is the
case, continue reading.

I would prefer the starting <?php tag be optional rather than removed.
Just explicitly forbid the ending ?> tag and treat text before the
opening <?php tag differently. Perhaps ignore it (rather than print)
or throw an error.

That is at least how I would prefer the "code" mode as most
non-template files only start with <?php. It allows for backwards
compatibility.

If you must add keywords it should be something like require_template
NOT require_code/require_file. Templates are the exception, not the
norm.

Luke Scott

On Apr 8, 2012, at 9:32 AM, Tom Boutell <tom@punkave.com> wrote:

> I have written an RFC proposing backwards-compatible support for
> source files without an opening <?php tag:
>
> https://wiki.php.net/rfc/source_files_without_opening_tag
>
> This RFC is not yet listed at https://wiki.php.net/rfc. I am not sure
> what the requirements are to get it added to the "Under Discussion"
> session and get the ball rolling formally. Please enlighten and I'll
> do whatever is required.
>
> Thanks!
>
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