ZF2-537: 'ProvidesEvents' uses traits which is part of PHP 5.4

Issue Type:
Bug
Created:
2012-09-10T10:10:12.000+0000
Last Updated:
2012-09-11T05:10:53.000+0000
Status:
Resolved
Fix version(s):
    Reporter:
    Saji Nediyanchath (saji89)
    Assignee:
    Matthew Weier O'Phinney (matthew)
    Tags:
    • Zend\EventManager
    • 5.3
    • php
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    Description

    Zend Framework 2.0 is said to be based on PHP 5.3. But I found that it is using PHP 5.4 feature 'traits' in the file: zf2/library/Zend/EventManager/ProvidesEvents.php. Is it a mistake or should we expect more such PHP 5.4 related features, which is not usable in PHP version 5.3?

    Comments

    Posted by Ben Scholzen (dasprid) on 2012-09-10T10:20:56.000+0000

    This is not an issue, as this one is not using traits, but is a trait itself to be used within your PHP 5.4 application. It does not break anything when you don't use it.

    Posted by Matthew Weier O'Phinney (matthew) on 2012-09-10T14:11:59.000+0000

    Saji -- we're providing some forwards-compatible features for 5.4. However, internally, we are not using them within the framework; they are merely there for the convenience of those who are using 5.4 for their applications. We will be providing a number of traits going forward, but, as noted, not consuming them directly within the framework.

    Posted by Saji Nediyanchath (saji89) on 2012-09-11T04:52:26.000+0000

    Ben, and Matthew, Thanks for the clarifications.