what is the difference between $object::$variable and $object->variable [duplicate]

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what is the difference between $object::$variable and $object->variable

both of them can be used to achieve the same but creates difference when the class member-variable is static as follows-

$object::$variable :- This syntax allows the static variable to be achieved through the object

But

$object->variable :- This syntax does not allow the static variable to be achieved through the object.

What is the semantic difference between the two?

A static property can be accessed without actual instance of the object — Ivan Yonkov
– Ivan Yonkov, Commented Sep 10, 2013 at 8:54
Instance properties vs. class properties. Two very different things. Read more about them. — deceze
– deceze ♦, Commented Sep 10, 2013 at 8:54

Dipesh Parmar · Accepted Answer · 2013-09-10 08:55:04Z

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$object::$variable and $object->variable

above both are are valid for accessing class property.

Only difference is that $object::$variable is used for access static property where as $object->variable is used for accessing property of class from instance.

For more words refer Amal Murali commented question link.

answered Sep 10, 2013 at 8:55

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Charlie Vieillard · Accepted Answer · 2013-09-10 08:54:11Z

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With $object::$variable you refer to the $variable of the class, $object->variable refers to the $variable of a instance of this class.

answered Sep 10, 2013 at 8:54

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