#summary Package details for Panda_Pdo
#labels Package

= Introduction =

`Panda_Pdo` is a simple class that extends PHP's native [http://php.net/pdo/ PDO class] and offers some additional functionality to simplify use.

= Using `Panda_Pdo` =

`Panda_Pdo` is an adapter and therefore only needs you to provide a few details for it to become fully functional. An example implementation is as follows:

{{{
<?php

class Example_Pdo
extends Panda_Pdo
{
    protected $driver   = 'mysql';
    protected $hostname = 'localhost';
    protected $username = 'example';
    protected $password = 'pass12345';
    protected $database = 'some_db';
}

?>
}}}

When `Example_Pdo` is instantiated, the constructor it inherits from `Panda_Pdo` will take care of the necessary details of establishing a connection using the information provided in your concrete class.