> There are no static functions in PHP. This syntax is used to call a 
> method of the parent. It can be used to call other methods and thus have 

parent::foo();
If you remember, it has been implemented *after* 
[classname]::[functionname]() ...


> the wrong $this but I wouldn't document it.

can't this be fixed, otherwise if I start documenting :: (however you 
want to call it), I cannot leave it out and since PEAR uses it heavily 
it has to be documented


> In general, I think it's a bad idea to document undocumented features 
> because some of them aren't meant for people to use. The behavior might 
> change in the future.

it's just three features "references inside constructor" (already 
commited), :: (the magical operator ;) ) and php_ticks

andré




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