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Date: Tue, 31 Dec 2013 06:35:57 +0900
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To: Stas Malyshev <smalyshev@sugarcrm.com>
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Subject: Re: [PHP-DEV] GMP object and is_scalar()
From: yohgaki@ohgaki.net (Yasuo Ohgaki)

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Hi Stas,

On Tue, Dec 31, 2013 at 6:31 AM, Stas Malyshev <smalyshev@sugarcrm.com>wrote:

> > Since this (GMP numbers work like normal numbers) is new feature, we
> > may choose better option.
>
> I think you're taking it way too far. GMP numbers may support some
> functions that scalars support, but that does not mean every function -
> especially functions with are *specifically designed* to distinguish
> scalars from objects - would do the same thing for them as for scalars.
> If you're interested in their "numeric" properties - i.e. adding them,
> multiplying them, etc. - fine, they work that way. But if you "pop the
> hood" and look inside - no, they should not be scalars inside, because
> they are not.


I agree with your opinion in general.

How about to introduce scalar object that is evaluated as scalar?
It would be useful in user land also.

Regards,

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Yasuo Ohgaki
yohgaki@ohgaki.net

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