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PHP Object-Oriented PHP Basics Understanding Classes Properties of a Class

Posted by Daniella Galuppi
Daniella Galuppi
2,148 Points

Oops! It looks like Task 1 is no longer passing

I cannot pass task 2 of 2. See code, please help!

fish.php 
<?php 

class Fish {
  public $common_name;
  public $flavor;
  public $record_weight;
}

$bass = new Fish();
  $common_name->"Largemouth Bass";
  $flavor->"Excellent";
  $record->"22 pounds 5 ounces";

1 Answer

Daniel Gauthier
Daniel Gauthier
15,000 Points
Daniel Gauthier
Daniel Gauthier
15,000 Points

Hey Daniella,

In order to assign values to the object's properties, you need reference the object first, then add the -> sign prior to noting which property you're looking to assign the value to.

Also note that you don't use the $ when noting the properties.

The following code will pass:

<?php 

class Fish {

  public $common_name;
  public $flavor;
  public $record_weight;

}

$bass = new Fish();
$bass -> common_name = "Largemouth Bass";
$bass -> flavor = "Excellent";
$bass -> record_weight = "22 pounds 5 ounces";

?>

Good luck with the course!