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  1. With #Python now being "the most popular programming language" (don't get me started...), the #Unicode consortium has announced a new #codepoint specifically to aid Python #developers and increase efficiency -- both of time, and of storage.

    The next Unicode release will include a codepoint representing triple double quotes, making #docstrings much easier.

    #quotes #DoubleQuotes #TripleDoubleQuotes #docstring #syntax #popularity

  2. To double quote or not, that's the question!

    πŸ” #PHP string interpolation occurs at compile-time, not runtime

    🏎️ #SingleQuotes vs #DoubleQuotes debate: negligible performance difference

    πŸ’» #OPcache is crucial for optimizing PHP performance

    πŸ”§ #Lexer handles string interpolation during tokenization

    🧠 #AST and opcode generation treat single and double quotes similarly

    πŸ“Š #StringConcatenation options: interpolation, comma separation, or dot operator

    Key takeaway: Use the latest #PHP version, enable #OPcache, and choose quotes based on readability, not micro-optimizations.

    dev.to/realflowcontrol/too-dou