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Re: Undefined variable

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On Thu, 25 Apr 2013 10:10:24 +0200, M. Strobel wrote:

> I propose a new reading of "PHP Notice: undefined variable...", it goes:
> 
>    Hey, you are using a variable that is not defined. I will put a null
..........................................................^^^^

*might*

>    into it.
>    Because I will make it easy for you.
>    If you don't care I won't either.

+ some lines:
     I may put some random value there instead.
     The double I use now might not be the string I use next.
     Or the integer I used last.
     
>    Maybe you expected the variable to contain something,
>    and your app logic will be screwed up.
>    It will be _a_lot_of_ work to find the error, but that's your
>    problem.

(edited to be more complete and future proof)

-- 
Denis McMahon, denismfmcmahon@gmail.com

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              Re: Undefined variable Jerry Stuckle <jstucklex@attglobal.net> - 2013-04-25 05:22 -0400
                Re: Undefined variable Chuck Anderson <cycletourist@invalid.invalid> - 2013-04-25 23:59 -0600
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      Re: Undefined variable "M. Strobel" <sorry_no_mail_here@nowhere.dee> - 2013-04-25 10:10 +0200
        Re: Undefined variable Denis McMahon <denismfmcmahon@gmail.com> - 2013-04-25 18:23 +0000
          Re: Undefined variable "M. Strobel" <sorry_no_mail_here@nowhere.dee> - 2013-04-25 22:05 +0200
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