Creating my own base_url() in Codeigniter

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I like base_url() so much that I want to create another global function base_img_url() where I can define the url in the config.php file just like base_url(). How do I do this and where should the function be? Is this a common practice?

Right now I'm just defining a constant in constants.php.

TechCare99 · Accepted Answer · 2012-03-15 11:43:05Z

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Your are going right.

I am also doing the same, defining in constants.php file.

I do not think any other way, as you are expecting is possible. Defining in constants file, is the best and easiest plus non-problematic way.

What can be wrong doing like this ?

answered Mar 15, 2012 at 11:43

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To me, a constant makes sense.. unless for some strange reason the path is going to change mid-stream. The only difference is that you can pass arguments to a function, but having a function that just returns a static value seems pointless.

itachi · Accepted Answer · 2012-03-15 11:56:05Z

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I don't see any point in doing this because you are just saving typing 1 or 2 words by it. None the less, you can create a helper function, make it return the path and add it to autoload. Then call it wherever you want.

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rash111 · Accepted Answer · 2012-03-16 05:18:37Z

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Go to constants.php define('base_img_url', 'define constant path here');

and use likr that variable = base_img_url.'/path for concat';

answered Mar 16, 2012 at 5:18

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