Introduction
Using final keyword in the definition of an instance method in a PHP class prevents it from being overridden by child class. Similarly, if final is used in definition of class itself, such a class cannot be extended.
Syntax
final class myclass {} class myclass{ final method mymethod(){} }
final method example
In following example, attempt tooverride final method results in error
Example
<?php class parentclass{ final function test(){ echo "final method in parent class"; } } class childclass extends parentclass{ function test(){ echo "overriding final method in parent class"; } } $obj=new childclass(); $obj->test(); ?>
Output
Output shows following error message
PHP Fatal error: Cannot override final method parentclass::test() in line 16
final class example
Similarly a final class can't be inherited from as following example shows
Example
<?php final class parentclass{ final function test(){ echo "final method in parent class"; } } class childclass extends parentclass{ function test(){ echo "overriding final method in parent class"; } } $obj=new childclass(); $obj->test(); ?>
Output
Output shows following error message
PHP Fatal error: Class childclass may not inherit from final class (parentclass) in line 16