Re: __autoload vs. spl_autoload_register

From: Date: Fri, 07 Sep 2007 03:01:53 +0000
Subject: Re: __autoload vs. spl_autoload_register
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Gregory Beaver wrote:
Evert | Rooftop wrote: Hi Evert, Actually, I know several sensible people who do that. Eccentric, but sensible :). Normally I would agree with this whole-heartedly, and I am leaning towards what you suggest, but it also adds complexity to a solution that is designed only for absolute beginners/lazy people. What might be an acceptable solution is: if (function_exists('spl_autoload_register')) { 
    spl_autoload_register('PEAR2_Autoload');
    return;
} if (!function_exists('__autoload')) .... What do you think?
Thats actually ideal.. use the powertools when they are available, otherwise fall back on the built in stuff.. How about: if (function_exists('spl_autoload_register')) { spl_autoload_register('PEAR2_Autoload'); if (function_exists('__autoload')) { 
       spl_autoload_register('__autoload');
} } elseif (!function_exists('__autoload')) { function __autoload($class) { 
      return PEAR2_Autoload($class);
} } This will work in most cases, and still allow users to define their own __autoload. Evert ** **

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