[PHP]How to check if a class inherits another class without instantiating it?

Question

I have some class name. How to check if a class inherits another class without instantiating it?

 if (!class_exists($controller)) //AND I have check type
            


        

Answer 1

You'll have to use reflection for that, it's pretty large topic:

http://ca.php.net/manual/fr/book.reflection.php

Look at the doc a little, try something and if you still have questions, something more precise, then post another question on that topic.