Re: [RFC] [Discussion] Allow int type argument to BCMath function

From: Date: Thu, 11 Jul 2024 01:49:27 +0000
Subject: Re: [RFC] [Discussion] Allow int type argument to BCMath function
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Hi Tim,

> That's fair enough.
> 
> I do still consider accepting 'int' to be less unsafe than accepting
> 'float', because the behavior of ints can be reasoned about more easily and because they
> to not experience implicit rounding.
> 
> I do not particularly care whether or not 'int' is accepted or not for that reason,
> but I care about 'float' not being accepted. So perhaps it's best to accept neither
> as you suggested.

Yes, I had completely forgotten about casting priorities.

So, at least I don't plan on including it in 8.4, and may even retract the change altogether.

Regards,

Saki

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