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Subject: Re: [PHP-DEV] [RFC] Introduce Abstract Syntax Tree
From: rich@richgray.com (rich gray)


On 31/07/2014 20:11, Nikita Popov wrote:
> Hi internals!
>
> I've created a draft RFC and implementation for the introduction of an
> Abstract Syntax Tree (AST) as an intermediate structure in our compilation
> process:
>
>       https://wiki.php.net/rfc/abstract_syntax_tree
>
> The RFC outlines why an AST is beneficial, how it impacts performance and
> memory usage of the compile process and what changes to syntax or behavior
> it introduces.
>
> Furthermore the RFC contains an outline of how the current implementation
> works and what APIs it provides. This section is just an overview and I
> hope to extend it in the future.
>
> Note: I'm on vacation as of tomorrow and wanted to put this up to
> discussion beforehand. I won't be able to implement any feedback while I'm
> away, but can of course answer questions :)
>
> Thanks,
> Nikita
>
I know I am not supposed to comment as just a PHP dev who uses the 
language day to day for my living -- above is another example of why 
Nikita is a person who just delivers - for me he completely defused the 
64bit vs php-ng stuff a few weeks back with a technical analysis i.e. no 
political crap - so maybe we need an rfc for a benign dictator for PHP 
(as Rasmus is too busy I guess) and the community seems pretty 
fractioned with endless arguments .. anyway I think you'd know who'd get 
my vote :) -- we all know php-ng and 64bit are essential so get them 
implemented and the documentation can follow... :)

Sorry for any unwelcome noise from user land
Rich