__construct required?

[eluser]brian88[/eluser]

Code:

class Main extends CI_Controller {
    function __construct() {
        parent::__construct();
    }
}

Is this required to do for every controller? Do you have to do it for models too?

I always see it in tutorials, but I've never used it before and everything still works fine. Does it automatically load if you don't type it?

The main use for it, I see, is just loading a model or library for this class, which I just autoload anyway.

[eluser]InsiteFX[/eluser]
You do not need the Contructor unless you are setting up parameters are passing in parameters to the constructor

[eluser]Matalina[/eluser]
Or if you are initializing something in the controller. Loading models for that controller etc.