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Defining Classes

In this lesson, we will be learning about classes and how to define them.

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Syntax for Defining Classes #

We define our own class by starting with the keyword class followed by the name you want to give to your new class.

Here’s the general syntax:

C++
class className{
  //properties and methods defined
}

Example Snippet #

Here’s an example snippet of a class named Shape.

PHP
<?php
class Shape{
  public $sides = 0; // first property
  public $name= " "; // second property 
  
  public function description(){ //first method
    echo "A $this->name with $this->sides sides.";
  }
}
?>

Explanation

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