Re: Array Symbol Suggestion

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sono-io@xxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:

> I'd like to make a suggestion for a change, or possibly an addition,
> to the PHP language.
> 
> I'm learning PHP and have been very excited with what it can do in
> relation to HTML.  But when I got to the part about arrays, I was
> disappointed to see that they are designated with a $ the same as
> other variables.  I was learning Perl before I switched, and it uses
> the @ sign to designate an array.  That makes it a lot simpler to see
> at a glance what is an array and what isn't - at least for beginners
> like me.
> 
> Has there been any talk of adopting the @ sign for arrays in PHP?  Or
> is that symbol used for something else that I haven't read about yet?
> 
> What is the proper channel for making suggestions like this?

The php-development mailing list.  What you're suggesting is a pretty
fundamental change, don't be disappointed if it is not met with
universal approval.


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Per Jessen, ZÃrich (5.9ÂC)


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