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Andy B
Andy B

Reputation: 180

Tricky php class method default parameter syntax

I am having difficulty understanding the proper syntax for the second default value in the following method declaration statement. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

protected function load($columName = self::_tableIdName, $columnValue = self::_data->{self::_tableIdName}) 
{...}

Notes: $_tableIdName is a protected variable within the class; $_data is a protected stdClass object within the class.
I am trying to make the default for $columnValue equal to the corresponding value from the internal $_data object.

Upvotes: 0

Views: 492

Answers (1)

Byron Whitlock
Byron Whitlock

Reputation: 53871

Just set the defaults to null, then check for null in the function body. You are limited to using constants in the argument intializer.

Upvotes: 5

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