PHP provides two constructs to refer to classes and their properties and methods: self:: and static::. While these constructs may seem interchangeable, they have a key difference that can affect their behavior in certain situations. In this article, we’ll explore the difference between self:: and static:: and when to use each one. Key takeaways What …
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Creating a PHP class loader is a convenient way to automatically include the necessary files when using classes in your PHP projects. This can save you time and effort by eliminating the need to manually include each class file. In this article, we will show you how to create a simple PHP class loader using …
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On the surface, isset() and array_key_exists() seem to do the exact same thing. Yet, there’s a situation where they don’t. Let’s take a look at the difference between the two. While isset() and array_key_exists() can both be used to check if a key exists in an array, and will return the same result in most …
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Here is how to throw a warning in PHP: You can throw other errors, like You can catch errors and warnings since PHP7. Just catch a Throwable instead of an Exception, like so: The difference between a notice and a warning or fatal error is that a notice won’t stop the execution of the script, …