On 10/5/06, Deckard <ml@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Hi, I'm trying to lay my hands on PHP OOP, but it's not easy :( I've read several examples in the web, but cannot transpose to may case. I'm trying to set a class to make SQL inserts in mysql.
I commend you on trying to build an OOP class for database abstraction. Having already been there and done that, might I introduce you quickly to one of the great advantages of OOP: reuse. There are already many classes out there built to help accomplish database interaction. Yes it's an obvious place for OOP, but as your first foray into the discipline, I think you're biting off more than you can chew. Alternatively, why not download and start using one of the many stable and community-tested DB classes? Believe me, I completely relate to the need to "build it myself", and I don't want to squash that (it's the best way to learn). I just don't think it's worth doing it for database interaction. It's just not beginner material, and it's something you'll be using in all of your code from here on out, so it's best to start with something stable... My $.02. Er, £.01. HTH, John W p.s. I'm sure you want suggestions of good DB classes to use. Ironically, I use my own, so I don't have extensive experience in others, but why not look at the Zend Framework (it's what I'm switching to)? No need to use the whole framework. Or others on the list will surely have their suggestions of classes to use... -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
