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Lucas Santos
19,315 PointsWhat's the difference between -> and => in php
I read that -> sets keys to values but I also know that => also sets keys to values in an array. I see the -> in loops like this foreach(loops as loop->black); and many other places.
4 Answers
Kazimierz Matan
13,257 PointsGenerally:
=> is considered an array operator and is meant to be used with arrays
-> is an object operator and should be used in OOP (Object Oriented Programming) to call methods on objects.
Kazimierz Matan
13,257 Points<?php
class Products
{
public function getPrice()
{
// some code
}
}
$product = new Products;
$product->getPrice();
Last line of above code calls method named getPrice() on object named $product.
Lucas Santos
19,315 PointsI see ok so in other words the code within the function (method) would now be assigned to getPrice(); rite
Kazimierz Matan
13,257 PointsCode after public function getPrice(), within brackets {}, is a body of getPrice method (function). It is executed every time you call this function, like $product->getPrice();.
Lucas Santos
19,315 PointsOh I see ok got it thanks!
Lucas Santos
19,315 PointsLucas Santos
19,315 PointsCan you give me a quick simple example of how I use -> to call methods on objects.