What's the best way to store class variables in PHP?

Question

I currently have my PHP class variables set up like this:

class someThing {

    private $cat;
    private $dog;
    private $mouse;
    private $hamster;
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Answer 1

• Use the first method when you know you need that variable.
• Use the second method (an array collection of variables) when you have dynamic variable needs.

You can combine these 2 methods, so some variables are hardcoded into your class, while others are dynamic. The hardcoded variables will have preference compared with magic methods.