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Subject: Re: [PHP-DEV] [RFC] PHP 5.7
From: levim@php.net (Levi Morrison)

> I was initially very much in favour of a 5.7 release, but given the current
> lack of big BC breaks I'm not so sure. I can even run a dinosaur like Revive
> on PHP7!
>
> If the list of BC breaks grows (e.g. PHP4 constructors -- which I seriously
> hope doesn't pass -- or other big / evil ones), then I could change my mind
> once again, but as of now I personally see little gain in a PHP 5.7.

Support in general has been overwhelmingly in favor of removing PHP 4
constructors. It should go to vote soonish and then we'll have a
better idea.