Posted by Jochem Maas on 11/10/59 11:36

Robert Cummings wrote:
> On Thu, 2006-01-05 at 09:46, Jochem Maas wrote:
>
>>http://cow.neondragon.net/index.php/375-Annoying-Things-About-Php
>
>
> I wanted to add a comment to that blog, the guy seems to think returning
> references is faster than returning copies, which is only true if the
> return value is later modified and then only if there are multiple
> copies in existence.

quite right - although I think his primary reason for the references is
to make sure he is always manipulating/accessing the same object.

I admit I didn't read it thoroughly - given that php5 has been about since the
end of 2003 - I don't have too much time for people who are still moaning
about object reference issues in php4 - if you want proper OO so badly, upgrade!

:-)

>
> Cheers,
> Rob.

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