what does this arrow -> ?

[RomeoX]

hi there

Can anyone explain for me what this -> does exactly. I need exact explanation? what its job?

as example here
while ($row=$DB_site->fetch_array($temp)) {

Because I know this => in array but I've never seen this -> in any php book explained.

this one is founded explained in php book
$capitals = array ( “CA” => “Sacramento”, “TX” => “Austin”,
“OR” => “Salem” );

[bradgrafelman]

It's used with objects, to access a method or property. [man]OOP[/man].

[RomeoX]

Thanks for replying.

Could you please provide me a tutorial so I can get further information.

[Emma]

(hyphen, greater than) -> is called an 'object operator', it is used in Object Orientated Programming. There is an excellent article all about starting with OOP here.