[snip] Chris, thanks for describing your method. The reason I really dislike Functions in PHP is because you have to pass every variable needed by a function, even if that variable is global in the main script, which is a pain in the ass when a function needs a long string of variables. It makes it easier to forget a variable in the list and can make the code look messy.
So, that's why I prefer includes, because the code is operating on the same level as the main script and can easily use variables set locally without making them global. I'll use a function if it only needs one or two variables passed to it, but, I find myself using more Includes than Functions because of the variable passing necessary. [/snip] Includes vs. Functions? How about includes that have functions, which a lot of developers do. For instance, I have a function set up for database connections. I use it by including it with pages that require database connections. I think this probably should be Functions vs. Blocks of Code (that might be placed in an included file). Actually I see this as being potentially messier, IMHO. I will have to remember many variable names that are used in the included file, rather than passing variables I am using locally to functions with clearly thought out names. Example; a. I need a variable to hold this standard deviation result. Since I do the stdv calculation in the block I included I need to go see what the name of the variable is and use that, so I don't muck up the code. b. calcStdDev($myCurrentVariable); oh, I need one for here too so, calcStdDev($anotherVariable); I just think that you are selling yourself short, and ultimately your code will be harder to document and maintain. Using blocks is OK, if that block can be 'functionalized' I say do it. For efficiency in processing it really will not make much difference in an included file whether that file is blocks, or functions. Jay "You�re just jealous because the voices are talking to me" ************************************* * Want to meet other PHP developers * * in your area? Check out: * * http://php.meetup.com/ * * No developer is an island ... * ************************************* -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
