On 26 June 2013 13:54, Robert Stoll <rst...@tutteli.ch> wrote: > As far as I see it, it is kind of an operator overload mechanism for the > assign operator. > This can be useful for small utility classes such as Money, Email etc. > > An example was given: > $price = new MoneyValue(); > $price := 29.99; > > Instead of writing something like: > $price = new MoneyValue(); > $price->setPrice(29.99); > > The benefit is small, but can lead to better readable code. >
Better readable code? It looks like you're reassigning $price, not assigning to a property of $price. If anything it is less readable and will lead to countless WTF moments. Just my immediate thoughts on seeing the examples. Regards Peter -- <hype> WWW: plphp.dk / plind.dk CV: careers.stackoverflow.com/peterlind LinkedIn: plind Twitter: kafe15 </hype>
