Since PHP 8.3, we can use #[Override] attribute. Applying the #[Override] attribute to a method, PHP will guarantee that a method with a matching name is present in either a...
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The get_class is a built-in PHP function that is used to retrieve the name of the class of an object. This function is particularly useful when we need to dynamically...
The readonly classes were introduced in PHP 8.2. This means that all class properties are set to readonly, allowing them to be initialized once but preventing any later modifications. Since...
Before PHP 8.3, the only way to fetch class constants was through the constant function. This function is employed to obtain the value of a constant when its name is...
PHP has invested significant efforts in enhancing its type system year after year. These improvements aim to make PHP more robust, maintainable, and aligned with modern programming practices. Since PHP...
Since PHP 8.3, the str_increment and str_decrement functions can be employed. The former is designed to increment an alphanumeric string, while the latter enables to decrement an alphanumeric string. These...
PHP offers the str_pad function, which can be used to pad a string to a specified length with another string. This function is particularly useful for formatting and aligning strings...
A random floating-point number is a value produced by a generator, with an unpredictable result and lacking any visible pattern. PHP offers a Randomizer class to generate random values. Starting...
A random string is a sequence of characters created by a generator, with an unpredictable result and no recognizable pattern. PHP provides a Randomizer class for generating random values. Since...
The CLI (Command Line Interface) of PHP offers a static code analysis feature (also known as linter) with the -l option, allowing the user to check a specified PHP file...