Edit report at https://bugs.php.net/bug.php?id=62044&edit=1
ID: 62044
Comment by: pravdin at vl dot ru
Reported by: pravdin at vl dot ru
Summary: Short object syntax request
Status: Open
Type: Feature/Change Request
Package: Scripting Engine problem
PHP Version: 5.4.3
Block user comment: N
Private report: N
New Comment:
> Why would you need to store plain key => value pairs as objects?
In the same manner I can ask you why are you using arrays? Or, why are you
using traits, or closures? Or, why are you using short arrays syntax? Because
sometimes it is needed, and short syntax is easier and makes code more
readable. In the past, we lived without closures and all program worked. And
without short arrays syntax, and programs also worked :) So, this request is
not a critical issue, but a step to make language more pretty and more
convenient, whick makes development easier, quicker and more pleasant.
Previous Comments:
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[2012-05-28 15:12:39] shiranai7 at hotmail dot com
Why would you need to store plain key => value pairs as objects? If you need
extra functionality for your data, make use of your own or built-in classes.
JavaScript has the object literal syntax because it distinguishses between an
array - e.g. [1,2,3] - and an object literal - e.g. {name: 'Bob'}. PHP arrays
can be used either way. This is why PHP has no such syntax.
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[2012-05-22 20:06:20] riptide dot tempora at opinehub dot com
I wouldn't consider this the highest priority bug/request ever, but that would
definitely be great. :D
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[2012-05-21 17:47:55] duke at ejoom dot com
It will be nice to see this feature. We should have more friendly syntax.
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[2012-05-16 02:56:45] pravdin at vl dot ru
Description:
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Thanks for short arrays syntax! :) Now it's a time to create short object
syntax for simple creatation of anonymous objects with custom fields. The
current shortest way is:
$obj = (object)['field1' => 'value1', 'field2' => 'value2'];
Think it isn't beautiful :) I suggest the following syntax similar to
JavaScript (which is very handly):
$obj = {{field1: 'value1', field2: 'value2'}};
or, if it possible, the same as JavaScript:
$obj = {field1: 'value1', field2: 'value2'};
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