Require instead of classes

[Anon]

Hi!
I've tried to learn classes but I found it too complicated for me, so I was wondering if I could use a require function instead of classes in some situations...

Let's say that there is a file called connect_db.php and it just connect me to my Db...Can I insert a require function on the other files that will connect that Db, so this way it'll save me time and if I need to change my db username I just have to do that in the connect_db.php?

Thank you
Felipe Lopes

[mcvdmvs]

Yes, if u have a file that handles the db connecting u can either include or require the file, however require is better.
After the require u can use the function.
Btw, classes are far better and let u control more of ure code. Also its fun to work with. Please try it.
Greetz
Mick

[khaine]

The idea of using include or require is far better from a security point of view if the file included has the login to your database you can keep it outside of your document root and still include it. that way if anyone manages to list your directory structure they wont have free range in your database.

But i do agrre with the point on classess they are far more use. fun?? hhmm strange idea of fun..

Mark.

[Anon]

Thank you Mick and Mark!
I know that to be a good php programmer you must know how to use classes, but I'll use require for while and I'll try to learn classes down the way...

Thank you again,
Felipe Lopes