Enlist the methods of loader

  • Registering Namespaces
  • Registering Directories
  • Registering Classes
  • Registering Files

In a Phalcon interview, if you’re asked about the methods of the loader component, you should mention the following methods:

  1. registerDirs(): This method allows you to register directories where classes are located. It takes an associative array where keys are namespaces and values are the corresponding directories.
  2. registerClasses(): This method registers classes and their locations. It also takes an associative array where keys are class names and values are file paths.
  3. register(): This method combines both registerDirs() and registerClasses() into one call. It accepts two parameters, $directories and $merge, where $directories is an associative array of directories and $merge is a boolean flag indicating whether to merge with the current directories or replace them.
  4. autoLoad(): This method performs the actual autoloading of classes. It automatically loads classes based on their names. It’s usually called after registering directories and/or classes.

These methods are essential for configuring the autoloader in Phalcon, allowing the framework to efficiently load classes as needed during the execution of your application. Make sure to demonstrate your understanding of how these methods are used and their significance in the Phalcon framework.