=& operator in PHP

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Example:

$this->sql =& new GuestBook_SQL;

What does it do?

RaYell · Accepted Answer · 2010-05-19 10:09:49Z

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This operator is assigning reference. Here's the explenation from PHP manual

answered May 19, 2010 at 10:09

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Tomalak · Accepted Answer · 2010-05-19 10:09:12Z

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It assigns by reference, instead of by value.

answered May 19, 2010 at 10:09

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mario · Accepted Answer · 2010-05-19 12:04:09Z

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And it's old. You don't need that syntax anymore in PHP5. It assigns new objects by reference anyway.

answered May 19, 2010 at 12:04

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