Re: calling functions from one or multiple files

On Wed, 2008-09-24 at 12:37 -0400, b wrote: > Lamp Lists wrote: > > Hi, > > Right now I use one file, usually called functions.php, with all functions I'm going > > to use most likely on every page. > > Then, I create each function I'm going to use once in a while as separate file. > > Pro: I would include a function when I'm going to use. > > Con: I have to write extra include line to call function. And have bunch of files > > (functions) in function folder. > > > > I was talking to co-workers few days ago and they said I complicate my > > life to much and putting ALL functions in one file is just fine and > > I'll not be able to see difference in "real situations". > > > > When not using a framework (eg. Cake) i also usually keep a single file > and include it. I think it depends on how many functions you have. If > you've got a really huge functions.php and most of them are used only in > one or two scripts, then you probably shouldn't be loading it into every > script. Otherwise, i wouldn't be too concerned about it. > > Of course, you should also think about using classes if that makes sense > for what you're doing. > I tend to try and group functions I use on a site, with common ones going into a generic functions.php file. This avoid the problems of overly large function files included on every page, as chances are you won't need every function. Ash www.ashleysheridan.co.uk