Re: [PHP4BETA] Abstract Classes
| From: | Ken Leshner | Date: | Fri, 28 Jan 2000 20:14:48 +0000 |
| Subject: | Re: [PHP4BETA] Abstract Classes | ||
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> Are their any plans for abstract classes in php4? This would facilitate
> designing resusable packages and implementing design patterns without
> inconveniencing those not wishing to take an object oriented approach to
> their php scripts...
An abstract class is designed specifically as a class from which
other classes can be derived. It is incomplete and only the
classes derived from it can be instantiated.
If this is what you mean, then php4 supports abstract classes.
-Ken