[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #36335: Next generation: core autoloader proposal

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#36335: Next generation: core autoloader proposal
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 Reporter:  dnaber-de        |       Owner:
     Type:  feature request  |      Status:  new
 Priority:  normal           |   Milestone:  4.7
Component:  General          |     Version:
 Severity:  normal           |  Resolution:
 Keywords:  has-patch        |     Focuses:
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Comment (by MikeSchinkel):

 Replying to [comment:162 tfrommen]:
 > The "proposal" is presented in [https://www.alainschlesser.com/adding-
 central-autoloader-wordpress/ this post].

 Thanks.  That was very helpful.

 However, the proposal did not summarize so I'm still a bit unclear with
 what is being proposed.  Let me summarize to see if I can get it right:

 1. Add `composer.json` to WordPress ''(which BTW I am definitely in favor
 of)''
 2. Change `wp-config.php` to load a Composer autoloader.
 3. Generate a PHP52 compatible autoloader using `xrstf/composer-php52`
 4. Have Composer generate a classmap for `wp-includes` directory
 5. Fix anything in `wp-includes` that is not 1 file=1 class.
 6. Include the generated classmap and autoloader with WordPress core.
 7. Once we get beyond PHP52, bundle Composer into WordPress core.

 Did I correctly summarize the proposal that is currently being debated?
 If not, what did I get wrong?

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