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Static variable - Usage and Implications on Threading
I have some confusion regarding the use of static variables/references in a class. It feels like I may not have entirely figured out the implications of keeping something static.
When I say a ...
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OO PHP static keyword, should I use it?
I'm writing script for fb and I have 3 objects that I'll be using through all classes. I'm wondering if there is any advantage in using the static keyword except I don't have to create an instance ...
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Understanding the static keyword
I have some experience in developing with Java, Javascript and PHP.
I am reading Microsoft Visual C# 2010 Step by Step which I feel it is a very good book on introducing you to the C# language.
I ...
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Don't Use “Static” in C#?
I submitted an application I wrote to some other architects for code review. One of them almost immediately wrote me back and said "Don't use "static". You can't write automated tests with static ...
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Why is there no facility to overload static properties in PHP?
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PHP allows you to overload method calls and property accesses by declaring magic methods in classes. This enables code such as:
class Foo {
public function __get($name) { return 42; }
}
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Why and when should I make a class 'static'? What is the purpose of 'static' keyword on classes?
The static keyword on a member in many languages mean that you shouldn't create an instance of that class to be able to have access to that member. However, I don't see any justification to make an ...
