title: New self vs. new static
body: <p>I am converting a PHP 5.3 library to work on PHP 5.2. The main thing standing in my way is the use of late static binding like <code>return new static($options);</code> , if I convert this to <code>return new self($options)</code> will I get the same results?</p>
  
  <p>What is the difference between <code>new self</code> and <code>new static</code>?</p>