does the concept of traits has similar meaning in both java and php?

Question

I am beginner in coding.I want to learn the concept of traits in php.I have a doubt that "does the concept of traits has similar meaning in both java and php"?If there are any differences what are they?

Answer 1

Why use traits in PHP?

PHP provides single class inheritance not multiple so whenever your class needs to inherit functionality from multiple classes simple use traits.

trait Abc
{

     private static $_instance = null;

    public static function getInstance()
    {
      if (null === self::$_instance)
      {
        self::$_instance = new self();
      }

    return self::$_instance;
   }
}

class Test extends Example
{
  use Abc;
  ....
}

In Java, it supports multiple inheritances.so whenever a class needs just extend multiple classes but at that time you may face one problem that is shown in this question.