diff --git a/docs/programmers.sgml b/docs/programmers.sgml
index 19fd33d0..fcf68ae5 100644
--- a/docs/programmers.sgml
+++ b/docs/programmers.sgml
@@ -2004,7 +2004,7 @@ When reloading the page you will notice that both dates differ. One is "dynamic"
 <?php
 // the object
 
-class My_Object() {
+class My_Object {
 	function meth1($params, &$smarty_obj) {
 		return "this is my meth1";
 	}