Newbie: What does the symbol " - > " mean in php?

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    Can anyone of you help me ...
     
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  2. MeetHere

    MeetHere Prominent Member

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    #2
    Its a closing tag for php..
     
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  3. Brewster

    Brewster Active Member

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    #3
    -> is used to reference a variable or function of a class.

    ?> is the closing tag for php

    Brew
     
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    satusaja Active Member

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    #4
    e.g.

    $object->variable

    $object->function()
     
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    birdsq Peon

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    how can we declare the object
    is it like : $object = new classname()
     
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  6. Brewster

    Brewster Active Member

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    Yes, that's right. You can find more info about classes here: http://uk2.php.net/zend-engine-2.php

    Brew
     
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