[Solar-talk] Creating a new class using Solar

[Paul M Jones]

On Oct 13, 2006, at 12:35 PM, Rodrigo Moraes wrote:

> On 10/13/06, Matt M. wrote:
>> I have to define my own methods for
>> config get/set and for localized strings too?
>
> Additionaly:
> The config array is available $this->_config, so, inside the class:
> - get config value: $value = $this->_config['key'];
> - set config value: $this->_config['key'] = $value;
>
> Localized strings should not be used in the controller I think, unless
> for error messages in exceptions. For exceptions you can use:
>
> throw $this->_exception('ERROR_CODE');
>
> Then define ERROR_CODE in the Locale file for the front controller
> class (/Controller/Locale/en_US.php).

Quick note: if you use ERR_CODE, then $this->_exception() will also  
look for Class_Name_Execption_CODE and throw it for you (instead of a  
generic exception).

Will respond more on these later; Rodrigo, excellent summary!



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