OOP with PHP

[sde]

as some of you know, i'm working on a new bbs. last night i ported the functions i have into a class .. i'm really enjoying object oriented programming with php.

here's an example:

PHP Code:

<?
class user
{     
     set_name($username)     
     {         
           $this->username=$username;     
     }
}

$me = new user();
$you = new user();

$me->set_name("mike");
$you->set_name("joe schmoe");

echo "my name is " . $me->username;
echo "your name is " . $you->username;

?>

cool stuff!

[technobard]

Cool! I noticed that it doesn't have a constructor. Is this an option? I'd be curious to know the limits and capabilities. I don't remember if you also had java experience (or C++), but a comparison of the two in terms of object-oriented features would be great. Might even make a nice NUM.

[sde]

yes, you can use a constructor =)

I think it's even proper to define variables in the class first, but not necessary.

From what i've researched, there is no distinction between public and private members of the class. They all seem to be public.

Here's how the constructor would work.

PHP Code:

<?
class user
{    
      function user
     {
          $this->name=$username;
     }
}

$me = new user("mike");
$you = new user("joe schmoe");



echo "my name is " . $me->name;
echo "your name is " . $you->name;

?>

currently i'm working on a new look and feel for the site as well as new forums .. i will create a new num after this change.