> > Why can't we use the PEAR standard for PHP code and the PECL coding > > standard (which seem to be the same as the for php) for C related code. > > It looks confusing and inconsistent when PHP comes along with PEAR and > > it's conding standard and the Manual with no or another one. I do not > > say change all samples at once, but try to integrate the PEAR coding > > standard into the examples of PHP code in the Manual. > > I think this need to be discussed. What coding standard would > like the phpdoc authors follow, if any. I think we should follow > one. Either we choose the PEAR coding standard, which needs to > be extended somewhat for our needs (eg. variable names, > comment weiting, output sample formatting), or we need to invent > a new one, but IMHO it is the best for writers and readers to > have a consistent manual.
Following a standard seems logical, following the PEAR coding standard sounds good to me. It's in the manual, makes sense, and is known to many. Regards, Philip Olson
