pattern general query

bobby_rahman

Hiya

I was wondering can patterns be built into php when the code aint object orientated?

For example I dont use classes but instead opted for functions which I include in the necessary files. Now the idea of MVC pattern seems to be that the:
View = what the user sees (in my case the front end)
Controller = handles the user input (the php validation side)
Model = encalsulate the appropriate data ( the database)

Is it as simple as this?

are there any good places to understand php patterns more or can anyone else suggest some simple php patterns?

Cheers
Bob

dalecosp

If I understand what you're saying, then the answer is 'sure.' One of PHP's strengths is its simplicity, and a great many (perhaps the majority) of PHP scripts are function oriented rather than OO; this is OK for many web applications and sites.

It sounds like one of the things you're talking about 'seperation of logic from presentation,' which is a good concept for any web app, as well....

bobby_rahman

Hiya

Thanks for the response.

So you think it is fine to describe the MVC pattern in a design document even though the idea behind it is used as a guideline in functional programming rather than implementing PHP MVC pattern using classes in the code?

Thanks

dalecosp

I imagine that depends on who the design document is for, and who pays the bills, and whether or not they care about OO vs function-oriented programming. And, of course, what's best for the app itself....

But you need to get some input from somebody besides me. I am a hacker with no formal training whatsoever, aside from writing little annoying programs in Apple's PRODOS years and years and eons ago in junior high school, heh......