For 2), you can create a function "dbi()", which when called, either creates the $dbi connection if none exists and returns it, or returns the existing dbi connection. Then in your various classes in Guest, call something like:

This is a nice pattern to use, I am sure you realise that it is a variant of the singleton object. *REACHES for DP*

Singleton Intent Ensure a class only has one instance and provide a global point of access to it.

A singleton is a powerful tool BUT I would not use it in this case. The key issue here is why do you need a singleton? Is it to preserve some design decision to force a single instance of an object? .. no there will be many database connections .. is it to create a global variable by stealth, and so to extend the scope of an object? .. in this case I would say yes it is. Wilst a singleton offers many advantages over global variables and the associated namespace cluttering, giving a variable global access is indicitive of an incorrect design decision. An object VERY rarely needs global scope, you need to define clearly the scope and life of an object then enforce those rules.

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Zigster

In reply to Re: Re: (Zigster)Object Oriented Pattern help by zigster
in thread Object Oriented Pattern help by thefid

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