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Subject: Re: [PHP-DEV][RFC][DISCUSSION] Group Use Declarations
From: marcio.web2@gmail.com (Marcio Almada)

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Hi, Leigh

> Feels a lot like Rust
>
> http://doc.rust-lang.org/reference.html#use-declarations

Yes, indeed Rust language is cited on the references section.

> I'm not opposed to the suggestion, we really should have a shorthand
> for condensing use declarations

That's good to know, During the research phase it became obvious that a
majority part of the user base would like to have a shorthand syntax for
use declarations.

> I just wonder if it could feel more "PHP".

We tried other syntaxes and this one seemed the most appropriate because:

a) Looks a lot like the already implemented traits conflict resolution
b) Doesn't require to reserve new keywords
c) It requires a minimal implementation and is easy to read and parse

> Maybe I'm just nitpicking and it will grow on me :)

FYI, suggestions for alternatives are still welcome. But I really hope you
end up liking the current proposal even more.

Thanks.

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