I think PHP behavior is correct.
because a static variable is bound to class not instance.
if you want polymorphsim, do not use static vatiable.
reards,
anru
On Oct 31, 4:59 pm, Calvin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> I am finding difficult to understand why this isn't working...
>
> <?php
>
> abstract class A {
> protected static $property = false; # Q1
> public static function method() { # Q2
> return self::$property;
> }
>
> }
>
> class B extends A {
> protected static $property = true; # Q1
>
> }
>
> var_dump(B::method());
>
> It prints False and I expect it to be True...
>
> Q1. Does B::$property suppose to overwrite B::$property?
> Q2. when B::method() is called, shouldn't it return B::$property (even
> though the method is declared in A)?
> Q3. Anyways to change the code to work as my expectation?
>
> Thanks in advance
>
> - Calvin
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