I’m kind of stuck with a pre-existing code-base that cannot be substantially changed at this time... I guess I can just make it a class variable, even if it never “varies” in the script, which to me screams “const” [shrug] From: Nathan Nobbe [mailto:quickshiftin@xxxxxxxxx] Sent: Wednesday, September 24, 2008 11:14 AM To: Richard Lynch Cc: info@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx; php-general@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: Re: [PHP] Re: class const versus define On Wed, Sep 24, 2008 at 7:35 AM, Richard Lynch <rlynch@xxxxxxxxx<mailto:rlynch@xxxxxxxxx>> wrote: I need the PATH to differ in development, staging, and production due to mixed environments. factory *cough* Unfortunately, I CANNOT construct a class const "on the fly" from global define'd constants and constant strings. no, but you could select a class on the fly from globally defined constants. So, in fact, I'd LIKE to use the class const properly for what it is mean for, but cannot do that because its value depends upon the environment. i tend to agree w/ Jocheem here, if the value is something that will vary, perhaps it is best implemented as an instance variable rather than a constant. a factory method which took $path, or $env (something like that) could easily select an appropriate concrete class to instantiate. -nathan _______________________________________________________ The information in this email or in any file attached hereto is intended only for the personal and confiden- tial use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is propri- etary and confidential. If you are not the intended recipient of this message you are hereby notified that any review, dissemination, distribution or copying of this message is strictly prohibited. This communica- tion is for information purposes only and should not be regarded as an offer to sell or as a solicitation of an offer to buy any financial product. Email trans- mission cannot be guaranteed to be secure or error- free. P6070214
