RE: [PHP] calling functions from one or multiple files
| From: | Richard Lynch | Date: | Wed, 24 Sep 2008 18:58:05 +0000 |
| Subject: | RE: [PHP] calling functions from one or multiple files | ||
| References: | 1 | Groups: | php.general |
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> -----Original Message-----
> 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".
You'd have to have a LOT of functions either way to make a difference...
Actually, it's probably more expensive to open up the individual function files than to toss
~30 more functions into a single file.
You'll have to profile 'require' on your own hardware to turn ~30 into a real
number...
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