Re: is_a() versus instanceof

Johannes Schlüter schreef: > On Sat, 2009-12-19 at 01:42 +0100, Johannes Mueller wrote: > >> if($foo instanceof bar){ >> .. >> } >> // runs without any notification >> > > instanceof is a language construct expecting a class identifier. > It doesn't complain about on-existing classes as it would need to > trigger the __autoloader which might be way too much. > Wouldn't it be an idea to make a setting for this ? I find it very annoying (however understandable) it doesn't complain if I make a typo.. I assume this works the same as try-catch(Exceptio $e); (note the missing 'n'); which got me fooled before. (To be sure to be understood: Create a setting which does check the class-existance; even when autoloading must be called for it) -- Jille