Classes

[pa007]

I'm really getting stuck into php now and I have recently discovered classes. I just thought I'd let people know how awesome I think they are. That's all, I don't have a question. Does anyone else think classes are awesome?

Pete.

[balaclave]

Yes, classes and OOP in general are wonderful, and in my opinion, especially when working with databases.
Except when they cause problems like this. :P

I like how the sentence "I don't have a question" is followed by a question.

[pa007]

Yeah, I never really thought that one through. I'mm looking forward to playing around with all my new found knowledge. I've previously been strictly static (html/css) but this development stuff is pretty fun too. I think so anyway though i must admit I'm finding databases to be less than riveting. Database design sparked my interest but it isn't half as exciting as it sounded. I must admit though, I think people overlook database stuff. They always seem to jump into php when I think all the MySQL stuff I'm learning now is just as challenging.

Pete.

[balaclave]

Yes, databases can be annoying.
If I find it difficult to do something with MySQL queries, I normally just pull the data I want from the database, assign it to variables, and process the variables in PHP rather than SQL. Usually solves any problems.

[Voodoochilli]

I use classes for big projects, but i think some people over use them and they are a bit over kill for little jobs.

[spinal007]

I use them all the time, even for little jobs (don't shoot me voodoo! LOL).
Although I don't use PHP, I work with VBScript classes, which are sh*t in comparison.
Looking back, when I started programming, I wish I'd chosen ASP/Javascript instead of ASP/VBScript because Javascript is AWSOME for classes/objects. Everything is object oriented so you can literally do this:

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Number.prototype.halfMe = function(){ return this/2; };
var n = 8;
alert(n.halfMe()); // shows 4

I have loads of these little tricks that make javascript programming so much quicker, easier and enjoyable...

[Voodoochilli]

:zapping:

He he only joking