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Date: Thu, 30 Apr 2015 16:43:16 -0700
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Subject: Re: [PHP-DEV] Add support $object::class
From: pollita@php.net (Sara Golemon)

On Mon, Apr 27, 2015 at 10:28 AM, S.A.N <ua.san.alex@gmail.com> wrote:
>> Why not?
>>
>
> 1. get_class($object) - looks bad and long
>
It's a function call.  A pretty much self-declarative one at that.
What is "bad" about it? For that matter, what's "long" about it?  It's
pretty short as PHP function calls go.

> 2. Illogically - Bar::class valid syntax, $object::class invalid syntax.
>
I'll grant you the consistency argument.  I'm all for consistency, but
that's the ONLY valid reason you've stated.

> 3. Function call get_class($object) is slower
>
Not so much so that you'd notice.  Fix the performance issues which
actually make an impact first.  When you've done that, THEN come back.
(Hint: You haven't)

-Sara