Re: Coding standards

Mika Tuupola wrote: > > On Wed, 18 Jul 2001, Erik Hjortsberg wrote: > > > I think it should be applied to variables too: > > var $_foo; > > > > Unlawfully changing a private variable is often more dangerous than > > calling a private method as the error won't be notices as easily. > > I agree using _ in front of private variable is a good idea. > Still, a class should have set*() methods for modifying variables. > So if youre modifying them directly you allready are intentionally > doing something risky anyway. We can advise people to use set methods, but it should not be a requirement for being "pearified". We have to draw the line somewhere or we all need to start carrying restraints. - Stig