__construct()

public function __construct(?string $module_name = null)

Description

Constructor for the Trongate base controller. Sets the module name for the current controller instance. If no module name is provided, auto‑detects from the class name (e.g., a class named Products becomes module products).

Note: The framework automatically passes the module name when instantiating controllers via URL routing. You only need to call the constructor manually when creating controller instances programmatically.

Parameters

Parameter	Type	Description	Default	Required
module_name	string\|null	The module name for this controller instance. If null, derived from the class name.	null	No

Return Value

Type	Description
void	Constructor does not return a value.

Example Usage

PHP

<?php
// Automatic instantiation by framework (URL: /products/show/15)
// Inside Products.php controller:
class Products extends Trongate {
    public function __construct(?string $module_name = null) {
        parent::__construct($module_name); // REQUIRED
        // Your initialization code...
    }
}

// Manual instantiation (rare)
$controller = new Trongate('custom_module');