What is the correct term for the "->" syntax in PHP?

Question

What is the correct name for the arrow syntax in PHP used when referencing an object, for example

$this->value = "test"; 

What is called "->"? One of these terms is "really difficult for Google."

Answer 1

T_OBJECT_OPERATOR

... but everyone calls him an arrow.

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Hint: run this in the PHP CLI: ->;

Extra credit: now what is called :: ?

Answer 2

Good question. "->" is called the arrow operator.

References: http://ch2.php.net/manual/en/language.oop5.static.php

Answer 3

As far as I know, it is called a single arrow operator, whereas => is a double arrow operator!

Answer 4

Dynamic data access operator (->) static data access operator (: :)