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Subject: Re: [PHP-DEV] RFC: PHP 7.0 timeline
From: phoenix@jonstirling.co.uk (Jonny Stirling)

Hi:

On 14/10/14 10:48, Julien Pauli wrote:
> Makes sense, however, we should absolutely be sure to integrate every
> BC idea we'd like to into 7.0
> If not , one will have to wait something like 10 years if we don't
> allow BC breaks in 7.X minors.
>
I have to agree with Zeev that we shouldn't wait for things that might 
or might not pop up, but keep track of any and act as appropriate if / 
when they do. I know that's not what you're getting at, just wanted to 
emphasize the point. Providing a formal list of what is being included / 
excluded from 7.0 in this regard may also be useful so there is no 
confusion later down the line.

At the same time, which I think has been discussed before, perhaps it's 
time for a regular major release cycle (regular as in x (2-3?) years) so 
that there is a timescale for when new changes (or ones that might be 
intentionally or unintentionally missed / skipped for this major) that 
wouldn't be allowed in minor releases can be proposed / written against?

Apologies for strictly being off-topic.

Ta.
Jonny.