# [RFC] Pipe Assignment Operator

- Thread: https://externals.io/message/131921
- Original archive: https://news-web.php.net/php.internals/131921
- Started by Caleb White on 2026-07-14T18:00:06+00:00
- Messages: 2
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## #131921 — Caleb White — 2026-07-14T18:00:06+00:00

URL: https://externals.io/message/131921#131921

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> I like to think of |> as the volcano operator, while |>= is the erupting
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> Cheers,
> Ben

Someone on X suggested that it should be called the "weighting operator" :)

Best,
Caleb

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## #131923 — mickmackusa — 2026-07-14T20:25:56+00:00

URL: https://externals.io/message/131921#131923 · In reply to: #131921

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> Someone on X suggested that it should be called the "weighting operator" :)
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> Best,
> Caleb
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"monochromatic South African flag operator" doesn't quite roll off the
tongue like I'd wish.

mickmackusa