Can I set up a default method argument with class property in PHP?

Question

I\'m using PHP 5.2.6. I want to have a default value for an argument in a method, but it seems I\'m getting a bit too clever.

The class property blnOverwrite

Answer 1

You must do it that way, afaik, or use a class constant since php 5.3 but of course its fixed and cant be changed later so i would definitely go with your own solution:

class foo{
    const constant = 'bar';

    public function place($path, $overwrite = self::constant ) { 
        die('bla' . $overwrite);
    }
}

$bar = new foo();
$bar->place('baz');