in reply to Re: Re: Re: OO: Leaving a constructor midway?
in thread OO: Leaving a constructor midway?

The difference here is that startup() wraps the constructor. That constructor is still (possibly) available to the client. This is an important distinction. This is (kinda) how DBI does it. Now, DBI's constructor(s) are not visible from the outer-most client, but it is used by the DBD:: class that DBI is providing a connection through.

Now, DBI is a pathological example, cause it does so much more than just provide an object. But, I think you get my point.

Also - who cares if the "OO gods" smile on you. It's your code, you have to maintain it, and you're the one who has to look at yourself in the mirror. If you're happy with it, the the heck with everyone else.

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