Re: One class, many methods: PHP4.x: Q's

Micky Hulse wrote:

I assume setting basic strings (i.e. "settings") for my error messages would be best done via: class Randimg { var $msg_1 = 'This is a string'; var $msg_2 = 'This is another string'; function rand_img() { echo $this->msg_1; } function foo() { echo $this->msg_2; } }

I don't know if that's the *best* way, personally I'd not really do it like that, but no-one can tell you it is 'right' or 'wrong' because it depends on your application. For example if you only have a handful of possible error messages (say < 10) then there is nothing inherently wrong with the above approach. If you're talking about lots of error messages then under PHP 4 I'd declare them as consts in a required() file. define('APP_ERROR_1', 'This is an error message'); Then just use APP_ERROR_1 in the methods that need it. It's a bit messy because you are creating consts all over the place, but it's an option for you and at least it keeps them all in a single file and out of the header of your class. Another way might be to create a specific class that does nothing but handle error messages / responses, then call that. Cheers, Rich -- Zend Certified Engineer http://www.corephp.co.uk "Never trust a computer you can't throw out of a window"