RE: [PEAR-DEV] general questions

> > > > > But why do stuff like DB::connect ? > > > > > Why not put stuff like that in a constructor? > > > > > > > > Because DB::connect() can return you a correct object type (ie > > mysql/pgsql). > > > > Well an object can do this also. You just require the proper code in the > constructor ... Ulf called this a factory in his speech at the php > conference iirc True, but you need an object first. What's the point in creating an object just to get another object? -- Richard Heyes "If you have any trouble sounding condescending, find a Unix user to show you how it's done." - Scott Adams