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Adeleye Ayodeji
Adeleye Ayodeji

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What are getters and setters methods in PHP

🚀 Explore the world of PHP Setter and Getter methods with this comprehensive tutorial! 🖥️

🔍 Dive into the fundamentals of object-oriented programming in PHP as we focus on Setter and Getter methods. Learn how to efficiently set and retrieve class properties, enhancing the flexibility and security of your code.

📌 In this video, we'll cover:

  • Understanding the purpose of Setter and Getter methods.
  • Implementing Setter methods to safely update class properties.
  • Creating Getter methods to retrieve the values of private properties.
  • Best practices for naming conventions and usage patterns.

💻 Whether you're a PHP beginner or an experienced developer looking to reinforce your skills, this tutorial provides valuable insights and practical examples to elevate your understanding of PHP Setter and Getter methods.

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Julien Dephix

Hi.

It would be nice if you added a type to $name, you know, good practice and all. :)
private string $name;

and

public function setter(string $name)

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Adeleye Ayodeji

Thanks for the tips