Zeev Suraski writes:
> What is iseverythingelse()? I don't think we have any other
> iseverythingelse() function.
>
> The fact isset() is a language construct does make a serious
> difference. It already is very different from functions, and not in its
> underlying implementation but its semantics.
>
> Zeev
If it can be changed like that and be safe and consistent then that's
great. If it makes people's lives better without confusion then that's
perfect. Just as long as it's been considered then I'm happy.
> At 23:21 19/3/2001, Lars Torben Wilson wrote:
> >Jason Greene writes:
> > > > Generally using functions for two different purposes is a bad idea, but
> > > > enhancing functions with additional arguments that extend its
> > functionality
> > > > is not too bad. In this case, adding n arguments is perhaps the
> > extension
> > > > that makes the most sense for isset(), so we should go with
> > it. Keeping it
> > > > with one argument 'for future use' doesn't make much sense in my
> > > > opinion. Not any more sense than saying the same thing about some new
> > > > argument someone might want to add to it in the future - why not keep it
> > > > clean and wait for a 'better' use?
> > > >
> > > > Zeev
> > >
> > > I agree, this is something thats had more thought put into it than it
> > really needed.
> > > This functionality very much fits issets nature - something goes in and
> > 0/1 comes
> > > out. There really is no reason to not implement the request.
> > >
> > > -Jason
> >
> >Well, Phil is right in that if isset() is changed then
> >iseverythingelse() also needs to be examined and if necessary and
> >possible changed to suit. Otherwise we'll be fielding questions about
> >'well it works this way for *this* function, why not this one?' for
> >years. The same question. Over and over and over. Because if the
> >language itself isn't consistent then no number of FAQs and manual
> >notes will prevent people from stubbing their toes.
> >
> >I think that too much thought has most definitely *not* been put into
> >this issue--the effect on the whole language needs to be considered,
> >not just isset(). Just IMHO, of course.
> >
> >
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