PHP Objects

PHP OOP object is the instance of the class. Objects can be created from the class through a new keyword. We can create more than one object from the class. The process of creating objects from the class is known as instantiation.

Object Characteristics

The Object is created from the class.
You can create more than one object from a class.
During the creation of an object new keyword is used.
Class properties and methods can be accessed by these objects.
To access class properties and methods, use this -> operator.

How To Create Object

General Syntax

      $object = new ClassName;
$object = new ClassName();

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Source Code

          <?php  
class House{ 
  public $houseColor;
  public $houseModel = "ASD202"; //property
  public function geetMessage(){ //method
	  echo"This house model is really best.";
  }
}

$myHouseObject = new House;
//creating object
$myFriendHouseObject = new House;  
//creating object
?>

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Here, two objects namely $myHouseObject and $myFriendHouseObject are created using the class House.

How to access class property & method?

Class property and method can be accessed by -> operator.

General Syntax

      $obj->classPropertyName;
$obj->classMethodName();

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Source Code

          <?php  
class House{ 
 public $houseColor;
 public $houseModel = "ASD202"; //property
 public function geetMessage(){ //method
  echo"This house model is really best.";
 }
}
$myHouseObject = new House;//creating object
$myFriendHouseObject = new House;  //creating object
$myHouseObject->houseModel;
$myHouseObject->geetMessage();
?>

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Please keep in mind that, do not put $ sing before the property and method name during accessing the property and method of an object.

PHP Objects

Object Characteristics

How To Create Object

How to access class property & method?

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