Hello internals, I’d like to propose adding with as a full alias for the namespace-related use keyword in PHP. This is a purely syntactic improvement aimed at:
1. Clarifying semantics: with better conveys "reference/borrow" intent (e.g., with Foo\Bar vs. use Foo\Bar). 2. Reducing beginner confusion: use currently serves dual roles (namespaces and closure captures), which can be misleading. 3. Aligning with modern languages: Similar keywords exist in Dart/Kotlin (with/import). Key points: - Zero-cost: Lexer-level alias, no runtime impact. - Fully backward compatible: use remains permanently supported. Example: php // Current syntax use Vendor\Package\ClassName; use function Vendor\Package\functionName; // Proposed syntax with Vendor\Package\ClassName; with function Vendor\Package\functionName; Question to the list: - Does this improvement warrant an RFC? - Are there objections to the concept or keyword choice? I’ll proceed with a formal RFC if feedback is non-negative. Appreciate your thoughts! ------------------------------ Proposed by: [xiaoma] GitHub: [https://github.com/15892951523]
