print_r to get object methods in PHP?

Question

I'm working with Views 2 in Drupal 6, and I am having difficulty finding documentation on the methods of the View object. Is there any PHP function like print_r that outputs methods as well as fields?

Answer 1

I believe you're looking for get_class_methods. If this is the case, get_class_vars may also interest you.

Answer 2

The Reflection API might be of interest to you (if it's not overkill). Specifically:-

<?php
    Reflection::export(new ReflectionClass('View'));
?>

Check out the manual for more in-depth examples.

Answer 3

Besides the functions mentioned by Mathachew you can also take a look at Reflection, especially the ReflectionClass class.

$class = new ReflectionClass('YourViewClass');
$class->getMethods();
$class->getProperties();