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PHP Object-Oriented PHP Basics (Retired) Properties and Methods Mid-Course Challenge

Lisa Rossiter
Lisa Rossiter
3,630 Points
Posted by Lisa Rossiter
Lisa Rossiter
3,630 Points

I just cannot work this out

class Fish {
  var $common_name;
  var $flavor;
  var $record_weight;

  function __construct($name,$flavor,$record){
    $this->name = $common_name;
    $this->flavor = $flavor;
    $this->record = $record_weight;
  }
}

It sais be sure the $name is assigned to $commn_name

2 Answers

. Ali
. Ali
9,799 Points

hi there,

I will try to make it simple for you ..

public class name {
    var $firstName;
    var $lastName;

   function __construct ( $var1, $var2)
   {
       $this->firstName = $var1;
       $this->lastName = $var2;
   }
}

basically the variables that you have declared in the class , i.e $common_name, $flavor etc in the class (technically variables that you declare inside the class are called properties) , you are just reassigning their values to what user is putting in .. so for the class name

$lisa   = new Name('Lisa','Roister');

I know that variables that you have to pass in the construct are the same that are declared in the class which makes it confusing ... hence now if you look at your code you will see where you making error. Sorry for the lame explanation. let me know if you not clear . cheers . Muhammad

Lisa Rossiter
Lisa Rossiter
3,630 Points
Lisa Rossiter
Lisa Rossiter
3,630 Points

No I got it, thanks for your very swift reply.