Re: [PHP] Beginner Tutorials for using CLASSES in PHP4

Nathan Nobbe wrote:

although some people believe differently than i; i would argue
trying to learn how to design w/ the classes that php4 provides
is a waste of time. most books you will find regarding object oriented
design assume the language has the basic constructs. ppp mainly.
also, there are other important facilities php4 lacks like abstract classes
and interfaces, not to mention you have to explicitly assign objects by
reference in php4. (if you dont want a copy created).
unless you are bound to php4 by work or something
i suggest you start working w/ php5. also, if your looking for some design
techniques i recommend studying design patterns. the heads first book
is a great starting point.
actually if you want a solid reference thats free on the web look at
phpPatterns <http://www.phppatterns.com/docs/start>
the code is mostly php4 i believe.

-nathan

Thanks, Nathan. I have been moving toward the conclusion you suggest
(i.e., don't bother with OOP in php4). Yes, I'm bound to php4
currently.
.

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