Previously, whenever I was getting anything out of the database I was using 'result_array()', so the data is returned within an array, and when I wanted to amend the data within the array, I had a function within the model to update the field. But it becomes difficult to make sure the array data is always in a format I expect. e.g. '
Undefined index: new_field' errors
E.G.
PHP Code:
class user_model extends CI_Model {
public function get_user($id) {
$this->db->where('id', $id);
return $this->db->get($table)->result_array();
}
public function update_username($id, $name) {
$this->db->where('id', $id);
$this->db->update($table, array('name' => $name));
}
}
Now, I want to utilize classes, so I have a 'user' class, which means I can have custom functions for business logic etc.
PHP Code:
class user_model extends CI_Model {
public function get_user($id) {
$this->db->where('id', $id);
return $this->db->get($table)->custom_result_object('user');
}
}
class user {
public function get_name() : string {
return trim($this->name);
}
public function set_name($new_name) : void {
/* WHAT TO DO HERE */
}
public function Foo() : void {
}
}
I'm unsure on what's the best solution for set_name. Should I just set the local variable e.g. '$this->name = $new_name' then have another function called 'save()' which goes to the database and actually saves the data? Or is another solution best?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Adam
