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PHP Object-Oriented PHP Basics (Retired) Properties and Methods Mid-Course Challenge

Posted by MUZ141001 Ropafadzo Makumire
MUZ141001 Ropafadzo Makumire
2,844 Points

define a constructor on the Fish class with 3 parameters, in order, named $name, $flavor, and $record.

help me pliz define a constructor on the Fish class with 3 parameters, in order, named $name, $flavor, and $record.

fish.php 
<?php

class Fish {
public $common_name;
public $flavor;
public $record_weight;
class Trout extends Fish {
  function __construct($name, $flavor, $record) {
  parent::__construct($name, $flavor, $record);
  }
?>

2 Answers

Ted Sumner
PLUS
Ted Sumner
Courses Plus Student 17,967 Points
Ted Sumner
Ted Sumner
Courses Plus Student 17,967 Points

You created a constructor on trout, not fish. Try deleting trout extends fish and seeing if that works.

Bryan Saylor
Bryan Saylor
22,900 Points
Bryan Saylor
Bryan Saylor
22,900 Points

The line parent::construct($name, $flavor, $record); Parent should be the name of the parent class so in this case Fish::construct($name, $flavor, $record);