On Fri, Oct 16, 2009 at 10:09 AM, Jim Lucas <lists@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: > Dotan Cohen wrote: >> How would you read this out loud if you were to read it to someone >> over the phone? >> >> ($item->getServiceId() ? $item->getServiceId() : $item->getId()))); >> >> Thanks! >> > > FATAL ERROR: Non matching parenthesis. > > > Ok, but really, I would say something along these lines: > > > Open Conditional statement > > Test Condition > Using object variable "item" call object member method "get service id" > > if condition results are true issue following command > Using object variable "item" call object member method "get service id" > > if condition results are false issue following command > Using object variable "item" call object member method "get id" > > I totally agree with your method, but I would condense it in a more pseudo code fashion: Conditional statement, methods are members of object "item" test expression, call method "get service id" true expression, call method "get service id" false expression, call method "get id" End conditional statement Of course it all depends on your previous experience communicating with the other individual. Its ultimately about communicating the correct information efficiently. As for following a convention, just get the PHP terminology right, or at least agree on your on bastardized terminology. -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
