Abstract Static Function in PHP 5.3

Question

I\'m a relative newcomer to PHP, and I\'m figuring out the best way to implement some database access code. I\'m trying to create some simple database access objects -- each ta

Answer 1

An abstract function will never be static, in any kind of language.

A static function provide a functionality, even if there is no instance.

An abstract function doesn't provide any functionnality.

Logically, you can't use an abstract static function, which would --ALWAYS AND NEVER-- provide a functionnality.

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B extends A

When you call a static function in B context, it'll be runned in A context (cause of static state).

But, in A context, this same function is abstract, an you're not allowed to call it.