I have been using the cool reflection class in my framework. I wonder whether or not ReflectionClass is future-compatible? For example, in PHP5.3 or PHP6.
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I have been using the cool reflection class in my framework. I wonder whether or not ReflectionClass is future-compatible? For example, in PHP5.3 or PHP6.
Classes that are bundled with PHP don’t tend to just “disappear” ; especially classes that have been added only “lately” — the Reflection API has only been added in PHP 5.
For PHP 5.3, it is still here (classes like that don’t go away in a minor version) ; and, in fact, it is being improved with PHP 5.3.2 — there is a new method, from what I’ve heard.
For PHP 6… Well, always in motion the futur is, as one would say… But I’d bet the reflection API will stay : it is really useful, is a great addition to the language, and is used by several modern tools.