[uf-discuss] Re: Parsing XFN in PHP

[Julian Bond]

Ryan Parman <ryan.lists.warpshare at gmail.com> Thu, 10 Apr 2008 08:25:06
>4) If this were an existing project with PHP 4.x support, then sure, 
>maintain support if the cost is reasonable. But for any new project, 
>I'd say to start on a 5.x codebase.

Yes, absolutely.

The thinking here is that it would be good to get uF parsing into useful 
application modules in PHP projects like Wordpress and Drupal. Those 
projects put a lot of effort into being able to run on lowest common 
denominator, cheap, php hosting. Hence it seemed like a good idea to try 
and match that or at least not introduce new awkward dependencies that 
restricted roll out.

But then maybe it is about time that we actually used a dependency on 
PHP5 to encourage end administrators to demand PHP5 from their hosting 
providers. So maybe it's all moot.

I have a feeling this same discussion is taking place in many different 
mailing lists.

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