How can I replace a variable inside an object?

Question

I try to replace a variable inside my object method:

 $fieldname = "project";

 $test = $page->getTemplate()->getProject();

This is my approach:

 $test = $page->getTemplate()->'get'.$fieldname();

But I get the error message

syntax error, unexpected ''get'' (T_CONSTANT_ENCAPSED_STRING), expecting identifier (T_STRING) or variable (T_VARIABLE) or '{' or '$'

u_mulder · Accepted Answer · 2019-05-28 15:12:41Z

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$test = $page->getTemplate()->{'get' . $fieldname}();

Also, I will mention that although getproject and getProject are the same method, this is not correct for properties.

answered May 28, 2019 at 15:05

u_mulder

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2 Comments

Could this be solved like this? $insert = 'get'.ucwords($fieldname); $test = $page->getTemplate()->$insert();

Sure, it could.