Re: [PHP-XML-DEV] new extension vs. old one

At 09:39 25.04.2003, Christian Stocker wrote:
>On Thu, 2003-04-24 at 23:23, Rob Richards wrote:
> > Are we planning on scrapping the old extension and trying to go with 
> the new
> > one only or are we going to keep the old one and roll out a new one under a
> > different name?
>
>I'll vote for a completely new extension -> new name.

me, too.

> > In previous threads it was discussed about php4 and php5 compatibility. I
> > don't see this as being too realistic right now.  The new extension so far
> > is leveraging a lot of new features of the engine. Not only will it 
> allow us
> > to get closer to the specs, but also making it easier to deal with the
> > libxml2 handling.
>
>If it's too much work, then we should not try to do php4 compatibility.
>I'd prefer on concentrating rolling something useful out with php5. If
>someone wants to backport it later, so be it ;)

me, too.


> > Also, how long will php4 be supported once php5 rolls out?
> >
> > Basically will we need to keep supporting the old extension or is that
> > pretty much it other than possible bug fixes (if they are serious)?
>
>yes, would say so.


some bugfixes is enough for the old one...they shall use the new one once 
it is out.

marcus