php: get the name of an inheriting class in a static method

Question

Okay, the post title might be a little confusing.

I have this code:

class A {
    public static foo() {
        return get_called_class();
    }
}

class B extends A {

}

class C {
    public function bar() {
        echo B::foo();
    }
}

Output: C

WHat I want to get in foo() is the class name of B. How can I do this without changes in the class B?

Regards, Jan Oliver

PS: __ CLASS __, get_class() are not working.

possible duplicate of PHP: get classname from static call in extended class. — outis
– outis, Commented Jun 23, 2011 at 3:50

Community · Accepted Answer · 2017-05-23 12:01:08Z

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Before PHP 5.3, this is not possible without hacks and is known as late static binding, a googleable term.

If you're interested, here is the SO article with answers: Faking Late Static Binding before php 5.3

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answered Feb 20, 2010 at 13:51

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janoliver Over a year ago

I read the docs of php, but I didn't find a solution for my problem, for I don't want to change the B class.

Mike Sherov Over a year ago

As I mentioned, if you're using php lower than 5.3 it's not possible without the hacks I provided: stackoverflow.com/questions/890505/…

Sarfraz · Accepted Answer · 2010-02-20 13:52:37Z

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I think you could use the built-in Reflection class for that.

answered Feb 20, 2010 at 13:52

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