On Sat, Jun 28, 2025, at 12:06 AM, Larry Garfield wrote:
> Hi folks. Arnaud and I would like to present take-2 at Partial
> Function Application.
>
> https://wiki.php.net/rfc/partial_function_application_v2
>
> It is largely similar to the previous PFA proposal from 2021, though
> there are a number of changes. Most notably:
>
> * The implementation is simpler, because FCC already did part of the
> work. This RFC can build on it.
> * Constructors are not supported.
> * But optional arguments and named placeholders are supported.
> * It includes pipe-based optimizations.
>
> Note: We realize that this is a non-trivial RFC coming late in the
> cycle. We are proposing it now because, well, it's ready now. If the
> discussion goes smoothly, we're OK calling a vote on it for 8.5,
> especially as it would complement pipes so well. If the discussion
> runs longer, we're also OK with targeting 8.6 instead. We'll see how
> that goes.
>
> <floor opens for discussion, Larry falls through the trap door>
It's been just over 2 weeks since the last comment in the thread, and the last change was made
(allowing for parameter reordering). Please consider this the Intent to Vote post; I'll be
calling the vote sometime probably late Tuesday or on Wednesday, baring any new issues before then.
--Larry Garfield