PHP 7 file() Function
❮ PHP Filesystem ReferenceDefinition and Usage
The file() reads a file into an array.
Each array element contains a line from the file, with the newline character still attached.
Syntax
file(filename, flag, context)
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| filename | Required. Specifies the path to the file to read |
| flag |
Optional. Can be one or more of the following constants:
|
| context | Optional. Specifies the context of the file handle. Context is a set of options that can modify the behavior of a stream. Can be skipped by using NULL. |
Technical Details
| Return Value: | The entire file in an array, FALSE on failure |
|---|---|
| PHP Version: | 4.0+ |
| Binary Safe: | Yes, in PHP 4.3 |
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