Classes in PHP

Classes in PHP : A class is a unit of programmer-defined data type that describes the characteristics and behaviors of something, or of the group of things. A class includes local functions as well as local data

For Example A class called Car, would describe the characteristics and behaviors common to all cars.

A PHP Class has 3 main elements

PHP Data Member

Data members are also variable but difference is that they are in encapsulated form.

PHP Property

A property is a variable inside the class which can contain some information. Like Name is the property of student class.

PHP Method

Methods are functions inside the body of class, methods can also be accessible by those three types of users.

 

Syntax : To create a class, use PHP’s class keyword.

Example :

  
name = $name1;           ////////Note: Do not use $ symbol in front of properties.
$this->age  = $age1;
}

Public function get()
{
echo $this->name;   
echo $this->age;   
}

}
  $obj =new Student();          /////////Creating Object
  $obj->set(\"bhopal\",60);      ///////// Calling Class Function SET and passing value 
  echo $obj->get();                ///////// Calling Class Function GET
      
?>   
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