Is it best to require a large file or more calls to fewer files? 1

[JohnnyT]

Hi all,
I'm trying to optimise my website. I have a large "functions" file. It is 'included' on every page. Is there any speed gain to having one large functions.php file OR is it faster to have an include file that checks what page the visitor is on and then 'includes' a specific small functions file based on that page.

i.e. which is quicker...

1 File:
function myFuncOne() {}
function myFuncTwo() {}
...
function myFuncHundred() {}

OR...
Several files:
if(page == "registration") {
include("registration_functions.php");
}
if(page == "profile"){
include("profile_functions.php");
}

Does anyone know whether there is any significant difference between these two methods in terms of web page speed etc

Cheers

JT ;-)

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[jpadie]

then you would need mod_rewrite or an actual file in place for each 'action'.

honestly i cannot see that this provides better protection than using the querystring.