Functions in PHP allow programmers to organize code into reusable blocks. There are built-in and user-defined functions. User-defined functions use the function keyword and can accept arguments, return values, and be called elsewhere in the code. Functions can pass arguments by value, where changes inside the function don't affect the original variable, or by reference, where changes are reflected outside the function. Functions can also have default argument values and static variables that retain their value between calls.
This document outlines PHP functions including function declaration, arguments, returning values, variable scope, static variables, recursion, and useful built-in functions. Functions are blocks of code that perform tasks and can take arguments. They are declared with the function keyword followed by the name and parameters. Functions can return values and arguments are passed by value by default but can also be passed by reference. Variable scope inside functions refers to the local scope unless specified as global. Static variables retain their value between function calls. Recursion occurs when a function calls itself. Useful built-in functions include function_exists() and get_defined_functions().
PHP 5.3 introduced many new features and improvements including:
- Performance improvements with up to 40% faster speeds on Windows and 5-15% overall.
- New error reporting levels, garbage collection, and the MySQLnd native driver.
- Backwards compatibility changes like deprecated EREG functions and magic methods requirements.
- Namespaces, late static bindings, closures/lambdas, the __callStatic magic method, and get_called_class().
- Additions to the SPL like new iterators, the date/time object, and new constants like __DIR__ and __NAMESPACE__.
This document discusses PHP functions and modularity. It explains why functions are used to organize code and avoid repetition. Built-in PHP functions are powerful, and custom functions can be created by defining them with the function keyword. Functions can take arguments, return values, and be called by reference. Variable scope is also covered, noting that function variables are usually isolated unless declared global. The document demonstrates including other files to split code into multiple files and check for function existence. Overall it provides an overview of functions and modularity in PHP.
This document discusses PHP functions and modularity. It explains why functions are used to organize code and avoid repetition. Built-in PHP functions are powerful, and custom functions can be created by defining them with the function keyword. Functions can take arguments, return values, and be called by reference. Variable scope is also covered, noting that function variables are usually isolated unless declared global. The document demonstrates including other files to split code into multiple files and check for function existence. Overall it provides an overview of functions and modularity in PHP.
User-defined functions allow programmers to define reusable blocks of code to perform tasks. Functions are defined using the function keyword followed by a name and parameters. Code within the function body is executed when the function is called. Functions may take arguments, have default values, return values, and be called recursively. Functions can also be defined inside other functions.
The document discusses functional programming concepts in PHP, including functions as first-class citizens, lambdas, closures, generators, and avoiding side effects through immutability. It provides examples of implementing functions as variables, passing functions as arguments, and returning functions. The benefits of functional programming like less errors, method chaining and concurrent code are highlighted, along with some cons like less readability in PHP syntax. Tools to facilitate functional PHP like PhpSlang and ReactPHP are also mentioned.
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This document discusses shell functions in Bash. It covers creating functions, passing parameters to functions, returning values from functions, and nested functions. Some key points:
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- Nested functions allow one function to call another. Functions can also call themselves recursively.
- Variables declared inside functions are local and discarded when the function exits.
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- Inner functions maintain access to outer functions' variables even after execution (closures).
- Context refers to the object a function is called on, maintained through the this keyword.
- Constructors use the new operator to create object instances. Methods can be public, private, or privileged.
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This is useful when dynamically deciding which function to call at runtime.
3. <?php
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{
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Functions
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Via variable holding function
name
Via assigned variable
Can be Passed as Argument? Yes Yes
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}
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