Object oriented php
- 1. Object Oriented PHPJason Perry
- 2. What is it?A way of programming in PHP
- 3. Objects in PHP can’t be declared literallyAn instance must be created from a class. class myClass{var $attribute1;var $attribute2; function method1() { // Code here return $something; } function method2() { // Code here }}$myObject = new myClass();
- 4. What can it do?Organizes variables, functions, and informationShorten code to improve readabilityAdd in an additional layer of functionality
- 5. Essentially creates a new variableUser definedCan create as many of this type as desiredCan access any attribute or method of the objectAllows the creation of constructors which execute upon instantiation. $myObject2 = new myClass();$myObject3 = new myClass();$myObject4 = new myClass();// Attributes$myObject->attribute1 = ‘X';$myObject->attribute2 = ‘Y';// Methods$returned = $myObject->method1();$myObject->method2();
- 6. Why use it?Increases ease of organizing longer projectsRe-use of classes and variablesCuts back on repetitious typing of codeBetter organization of codeSpeeds up writing processEasier Maintenance