php shorthand

[Ninjakreborn]

Like css, is it better to stay away from php shorthand,
the
.= operator is to quickly add something to something, what is the long way, and which is better.

[kenrbnsn]

The ".=" is not shorthand, but a defined way of using the operator. Just like "+=", "-=", "++", "--".

Use the language as it is defined and you will be fine.

Ken

[Caesar]

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The ".=" is not shorthand, but a defined way of using the operator. Just like "+=", "-=", "++", "--".

Use the language as it is defined and you will be fine.

Ken
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ken is correct. And in regards to shorthand, I would say it is better practice not to use it if you plan to write something that may run on diferent servers in the future, where you may not have access to the PHP configuration.

[wildteen88]

The long hand way of [b].=[/b] is the following:
[code]$var1 = $var1 . $var2[/code]

The same with other ones such as += and -= etc

[Ninjakreborn]

thanks