> > RFC (Request for comments):
> > - what's the preferred name for the boolean type?
> >   'bool' or 'boolean'?
> 
> Boolean
> 
> > - what's the preferred name for the floating point type?
> >   'double' or 'float'?
> 
> I think that depends on the context.  Technically it should be 'double',
> but people don't necessarily know what 'double' means and in full
> sentences I think you can use 'floating point' to discuss the type.
> 

I think we should use the types used with
settype() and gettype() functions. To be
absolutely clear.

Goba
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