NYCPHP Meetup

[Kenneth Downs]

Elliotte Harold wrote:
> Michael Southwell wrote:
>
>> ah, no, these answers are exactly right, given that $a is an integer, 
>> $b and $c are strings, and $d is unset. $b and $c when converted to 
>> integers for the purpose of comparison in #1 and #3 turn into 0 
>> (zero) so the comparisons are true. #2 compares two different strings 
>> and so is false. #4 compares 0 to the integer of unset and so is 
>> true. #5 and #6 compare strings to the string of unset and so are false.
>>>
>
>
> Yes, this is what PHP does. It's just that what PHP does is insane. It 
> does not match any normal, logical thought process.
>

A content-free emotive statement. 

It would be more accurate to say that it follows a set of principles you 
do not share, namely, weak typing.  We would expect you as a java dude 
to prefer strong typing.  Strong typing to me is inappropriate in a web 
layer, and reduces my productivity.  Is it insane?  No, just 
incompatible with my design goals and methods.

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Kenneth Downs
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