custom helper function

Hi all,

I have problem that, i am using custom helper function under controller class  __construct() method. is it correct way to use that function is there ?

PHP Code:

public function __construct()
{
    if(is_user_login()){ // function define in custom_helper.php
        redirect('');
    }
    parent::__construct();
} 


and also custom_helper.php file is autoload.

NOTE: is_user_login() function works with other methods but not work with construct method.

I am curious about know reason behind that, or if it is possible then how?

Thank in advance.

You should always call the parent constructor first.

PHP Code:

public function __construct()
{
    parent::__construct();

    // function define in custom_helper.php
    if (is_user_login())
    {
        redirect('');
    }
} 


Hope that helps.

Also you really only need a constructor if you are setting variables and parameters.

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You should always call the parent constructor first.

PHP Code:

public function __construct()
{
    parent::__construct();

    // function define in custom_helper.php
    if (is_user_login())
    {
        redirect('');
    }
} 


Hope that helps.

Also you really only need a constructor if you are setting variables and parameters.

I loaded that file in autoload.php under helper.

I loaded that file in autoload.php under helper.

And autoload.php is executed by CI_Controller, the "parent" of your controller.
That's why you must call parent::__construct(); first in the __construct() method of your controllers.

(Essentially the same answer I gave for your Stackoverflow question.)

Solved. Thank you all.