[TYPO3-ect] why tx_div::makeInstance()??

[Elmar HInz]

Am Fri, 30 Mar 2007 11:13:25 +0200 schrieb Ernesto Baschny [cron IT]:

> Fernando A. wrote: on 30.03.2007 10:17:
> 
>> Why I should use tx_div::makeInstance() and not "new"? How can I pass
>> parameters to the constructor? 
> 
> Call tx_div::makeInstanceClassName() and then use "new" on the returned
> classname, where you can pass parameters.
> 
>> I realized of the disadvantages of tx_div::makeInstance but what about
>> the advantages?
> 
> The advantages:
> 
> - you don't need to "require" the mentioned class PHP file. If you
> follow naming conventions, this will find and require_once the file for you.
> 
> - but the main advantage is that this will make it possible for others
> to XCLASS your class and have that version (ux_...) used instead of
> yours. If you do a "new" on your classname, the XCLASS class will never
> be called.
> 
> Cheers,
> Ernesto


Perfect

Additionally we have the possibility to extend the function
makeInstance(ClassName) by new features. Something like hooks or
caching triggering or whatever whishes will pop up in future.

Regards

Elmar