[mapserver-dev] PHP 7 MapScript SWIG Support / Discussion

[Dan Little]

I'm generally positive about this in the hopes that it means the
PHP/MapScript+SWIG will ensure PHP gets feature parity with the other
versions of MapScript.  I also am a fan of what looks to be a more
consistent syntax to modern PHP.

I'll venture an opinion/suggestions on the reserved word cases
(specifically clone and close):   Is there a way to alias those
function names to something other than "c_..." ?  If so, I've seen
some convention such as "clone_" or "close_", and more PHP-y might be
something to the tune of "cloneInstance()" or "closeXYZ" where XYZ is
actual context appropriate (closeStream, closeConnection, etc.).

Cheers.

On Mon, Dec 19, 2016 at 9:47 AM, Dan Little <theduckylittle at gmail.com> wrote:
> I'm generally positive about this in the hopes that it means the
> PHP/MapScript+SWIG will ensure PHP gets feature parity with the other
> versions of MapScript.  I also am a fan of what looks to be a more
> consistent syntax to modern PHP.
>
> I'll venture an opinion/suggestions on the reserved word cases
> (specifically clone and close):   Is there a way to alias those
> function names to something other than "c_..." ?  If so, I've seen
> some convention such as "clone_" or "close_", and more PHP-y might be
> something to the tune of "cloneInstance()" or "closeXYZ" where XYZ is
> actual context appropriate (closeStream, closeConnection, etc.).
>
> Cheers.
>
> On Fri, Dec 16, 2016 at 4:32 PM, Jeff McKenna
> <jmckenna at gatewaygeomatics.com> wrote:
>> Hi all,
>>
>> I've created an RFC draft for the PHP 7 SWIG potential changes:
>> http://mapserver.org/development/rfc/ms-rfc-117.html
>>
>> Please pay attention to the "Limitations" section, as there are some items
>> that need discussion.  I will plan to discuss this for sure at the next PSC
>> meeting on 19 January, so we have lots of time to discuss, especially as we
>> are entering the holidays.
>>
>> Wishing the whole MapServer community a truly happy and merry Christmas!  :)
>>
>> -jeff
>>
>>
>>
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