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what uses less resources - URI class or segment variables

February 02, 2012 4:42pm

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#1 / Feb 02, 2012 4:42pm
thoms005
39 posts
I need to test on the segment. What is the better way (for performance)?
```
<?php
$this->EE =& get_instance();
$seg1 = $this->EE->uri->segment(1);
$seg2 = $this->EE->uri->segment(2);
?>
```
and later drop in to PHP to test $seg1?

Or just use
```
{if segment_1 == ''} some html here {/if}
```
Thanks!
#2 / Feb 03, 2012 6:33pm
Shane Eckert
7174 posts
Hello thoms005,

Thank you for using the ExpressionEngine forums!

My suggestion to you is to use
```
{if segment_1 == ''} some html here {/if}
```
It’s a better practice and more secure. Whenever you can accomplish the same thing with native code or a plugin, that is what I suggest.

Cheers!