In this tutorial, we will learn about PHP array functions and how to use them. Those array functions are in-built into PHP. There are many array functions in PHP but in this tutorial, we will see most common and regular-use functions with practical examples. Before starting, let’s know more about the array. What is an
While developing a dynamic website, the first thing we need to connect our database to a PHP application. Even small application that requires dynamic data needs a database connection. Without a database connection, we can’t perform any operations like create, read, update, and delete. In this tutorial, we will connect our PHP application with MySQL
Nowadays, mail communication is common over mail in web applications. Those emails can be any type like notifications, OTP emails, password reset links, or just alert emails. Sometimes, mail configuration can be harder than sending mail as a beginner. In this blog, we will set up mail and enable XAMPP to send mail using the
In web development, It’s considered best practice to split code into small functions that can be reused in further applications per requirement. Before starting let’s understand more about functions. There are more than a thousand in-built functions provided by PHP like string functions, array functions, and more. What is Function? A function is a block
Compressing files when transferring them over the internet has a lot of advantages like it saves time and data transfer. With zip and unzip we can reduce file size and save lots of time while transferring. PHP comes with a lot of extensions that deal specifically with file compression and extraction. While working in PHP,
Downloading or Uploading files to the server via FTP is an essential task for every web developer should know. There are many FTP clients available for handling files on the FTP server. You can also connect FTP server using a PHP script and handle file operations. PHP provides various functions to handle FTP server operations
While taking URL as user input, it’s essential to validate it properly otherwise it can affect the application. In this article, we will validate URLs in PHP with regular expressions and also with the FILTER_VALIDATE_URL function. You can implement those methods in other PHP-based frameworks like Laravel or CI. Here, we will see two methods.
While taking an E-mail address as user input, it’s essential to validate it properly otherwise it can affect application functionality. In this article, we will validate the Email address in PHP with regular expressions and also with the FILTER_VALIDATE_EMAIL function. You can implement those methods in other PHP-based frameworks like Laravel or CI. Here, we
Sometimes working with PHP we need to convert objects into arrays for implement array functions or reduce looping from our code. Here, we will see two methods to convert objects into associative arrays. Before starting let’s understand what is an object in PHP. An object is an instance of a class that has specific memory
JSON stands for JavaScript Object Notation. JSON is an open standard data format used to transfer data quickly and easily. In PHP, there is an in-built function to handle JSON operations like encode and decode. Objects or arrays can easily be parsed into JSON using those functions. Then we can transfer JSON sting over HTTP/HTTPS
