Re: calling functions from one or multiple files

On Wed, 2008-09-24 at 20:32 +0300, Thodoris wrote: > > > 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 > > > > > > > I was using the same method until now but functions.php grew so much > that made my life difficult. The solution was to break down this file > into smaller files that each included a category like: > web.php > db.php > math.php > client.php > user.php > session.php > etc. > > This made my life easier since I can edit and maintain the separate > files more efficiently and I didn't have to include the whole API > every time but only the files I really need. A good thing was to put > these files into a separate dir which I named include. > > Same thing applies to classes I guess which is probably the next step. > > > Thodoris Ah maybe I wasn't clear but that's what I meant by grouping the functions. Generic ones that are used on all pages go into functions.php and others go into other function includes. So I might have one that deals with my blog, other for images, etc, depending on the project in question. Ash www.ashleysheridan.co.uk