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Adeleye Ayodeji
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What are getters and setters methods in PHP

πŸš€ Explore the world of PHP Setter and Getter methods with this comprehensive tutorial! πŸ–₯️

πŸ” Dive into the fundamentals of object-oriented programming in PHP as we focus on Setter and Getter methods. Learn how to efficiently set and retrieve class properties, enhancing the flexibility and security of your code.

πŸ“Œ In this video, we'll cover:

  • Understanding the purpose of Setter and Getter methods.
  • Implementing Setter methods to safely update class properties.
  • Creating Getter methods to retrieve the values of private properties.
  • Best practices for naming conventions and usage patterns.

πŸ’» Whether you're a PHP beginner or an experienced developer looking to reinforce your skills, this tutorial provides valuable insights and practical examples to elevate your understanding of PHP Setter and Getter methods.

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Julien Dephix β€’

Hi.

It would be nice if you added a type to $name, you know, good practice and all. :)
private string $name;

and

public function setter(string $name)

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Adeleye Ayodeji β€’

Thanks for the tips

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