This tutorial describes the constructor method for classes in PHP. It shows through an example program how the constructor works in a class and how to pass parameters to it.



What Is a Class Constructor?

PHP allows developers to declare constructor methods for classes. A constructor is a generic method associated with a class that gets called automatically for each newly created object of the class instance. It is like other member methods in a class, the only difference being that it is only for specific instructions that must be executed when creating class instances.

Pass Arguments to a Constructor

Like any other function, a constructor can also define some arguments that the developer may need later in the program. And if a constructor doesn't have the required arguments or a class doesn't need a constructor, it can also be written empty, or the best option is not to write it because a constructor is mainly used to create and initialize objects.

Example:

PHP script to demonstrate constructor method with Parameters:

<?php
/*Example Class*/
class Example
{
  public $Name, $Age;

  /*Constructor method with arguments*/
  public function __construct($UserName, $UserAge)
  {
    $this->Name = $UserName;
    $this->Age = $UserAge;
  }
}

/*Create the class object*/
$Obj1 = new Example("Tom", 22);
$Obj2 = new Example("Dick", 26);
$Obj3 = new Example("Harry", 28);

/*Print*/
print_r([$Obj1, $Obj2, $Obj3]);
?>

Program Output:

Array
(
    [0] => Example Object
        (
            [Name] => Tom
            [Age] => 22
        )

    [1] => Example Object
        (
            [Name] => Dick
            [Age] => 26
        )

    [2] => Example Object
        (
            [Name] => Harry
            [Age] => 28
        )
)


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