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PHP Build a Simple PHP Application Adding a Contact Form Working with Get Variables

alexvalladares
alexvalladares
21,478 Points
Posted by alexvalladares
alexvalladares
21,478 Points

Different files vs. unique one

Hi everyone!

In this stage Randy explain hoy to merge all functions defined in 3 files into one. Is there any problem in keep it in those 3 files? I mean, more php files = more request, worst performance or something like that? I guess the code is more clear and readable with 3 separated files, but just my opinion!

Thanks and regards!

2 Answers

Jeff Lemay
Jeff Lemay
14,268 Points
Jeff Lemay
Jeff Lemay
14,268 Points

There is no problem with keeping 3 separate files, but best practice would be to combine where you can. You are right though, more php files = more request = marginally worse performance. Plus there's 3x more chance to have something go wrong (file name changed by accident, include() has a syntax error, etc.).