PHP Constructors & Destructors

Constructors initialize objects when they're created, and destructors clean up when they're destroyed. These special methods automate setup and teardown tasks!

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Constructor (__construct)

<?php
class User {
    public $name;
    
    public function __construct($name) {
        $this->name = $name;
        echo "User created: $name\n";
    }
}

$user = new User("Alice");  // Constructor called automatically
?>

Destructor (__destruct)

<?php
class User {
    public function __destruct() {
        echo "User destroyed\n";
    }
}
// Destructor called when script ends or object is unset
?>

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Next, learn about Access Modifiers - controlling visibility with public, protected, and private!