Re: [Concept] Flip relative function lookup order (global, then local)

From: Date: Mon, 05 Aug 2024 11:23:50 +0000
Subject: Re: [Concept] Flip relative function lookup order (global, then local)
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On Fri, 2 Aug 2024, Ilija Tovilo wrote:

> As for providing a migration path: One approach might be to introduce 
> an INI setting that performs the function lookup in both local and 
> global scope at run-time, and informs the user about the behavioral 
> change in the future.

That INI setting would control the *warning*, and not the 
*functionlity*, right?

> Lastly, I've already raised this idea in the PHP Foundations internal 
> chat but did not receive much positive feedback, mostly due to fear of 
> the potential BC impact. I'm not particularly convinced this is an 
> issue, given the impact analysis. Given the surprisingly large 
> performance benefits, I was inclined to raise it here anyway.

I am surprised that it is that much of a performance benefit as well, 
but I am also concerned about the BC impact. But if that isn't too much, 
then I guess we need to consider this, but only for a major version. Not 
something I believe we can change in a 8.x version.

cheers,
Derick


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