Example

The following example prints the text "Hello World!" five times:

<html>

<body>

<?php

for ($i=1; $i<=5; $i++)

{

echo "Hello World!

";

}

?>

</body>

</html>

The foreach Statement

The foreach statement is used to loop through arrays.

For every loop, the value of the current array element is assigned to $value (and the array pointer is moved by one) - so on the next loop, you'll be looking at the next element.

Syntax

foreach (array as value)

{

code to be executed;

} Example

The following example demonstrates a loop that will print the values of the given array:

<html>

<body>

<?php

$arr=array("one", "two", "three");

foreach ($arr as $value)

{

echo "Value: " . $value . "

";

}

?>

</body>

</html> PHP Functions

In this tutorial we will show you how to create your own functions.

For a reference and examples of the built-in functions, please visit our HYPERLINK "C:\Inetpub\wwwroot\w3schools\php\default.asp" PHP Reference.

Create a PHP Function

A function is a block of code that can be executed whenever we need it.

Creating PHP functions:

All functions start with the word "function()"

Name the function - It should be possible to understand what the function does by its name. The name can start with a letter or underscore (not a number)

Add a "{" - The function code starts after the opening curly brace

Insert the function code

Add a "}" - The function is finished by a closing curly brace

Example

A simple function that writes my name when it is called:

<html>

<body>

<?php

function writeMyName()

{

echo "Kai Jim Refsnes";

}

writeMyName();

?>

</body>

</html>

Use a PHP Function

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