Re: Namespaced function vs static method in global class

Stanislav Malyshev schreef:

Hi!

------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1. include.php <?php namespace Test; class Bar { public static function baz() { return 'namespaced static method'; } } function foo() { return 'namespaced function'; } ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2. index.php <?php require_once 'include.php'; use Test::Bar; class Test { public static function foo() { return 'static method'; } }

I would advise you to avoid calling your classes and namespaces by the same name, for the sake of clarity - especially if you are going to have identically named static functions in both. You can always have My::Test instead, etc.

essentially good advice, but completely dismissive of the underlying issue.

2. How should I call the static method baz of class Bar in namespace Test with call_user_func

call_user_func(array('Test::Bar', 'baz')). Remember, the true name is always the full name.

3. Is there no possibility to change your minds and replace the double colon with something else, likes a simple colon?

With simple colon - not likely.

what about a simple new concept then?

I find it very confusing to figure out what is what and the way I should call it.

You should always use full name with call_*, reflection, variable class names and other runtime constructs. You can use shortcuts with static constructs - where you specify the class name explicitly.

now that last point is darn good raw material for an upcoming namespaces guideline, don't mind if I pinch it do you?