PHP eval() function

Definition and Usage

The eval() function calculates the string as PHP code.

The string must be valid PHP code and must end with a semicolon.

If the return statement is not called in the code string, it returns NULL. If there is a parsing error in the code, the eval() function returns false.

Syntax

eval(phpcode)
Parameter Description
phpcode Required. Specifies the PHP code to be calculated.

Tips and Notes

Note:The return statement will immediately terminate the calculation of the string.

Note:This function is very useful for storing code in database text fields for future calculations.

Example

<?php
$string = "beautiful";
$time = "winter";
$str = 'This is a $string $time morning!';
echo $str. "<br />";
eval("\$str = \"$str\";");
echo $str;
?>

Output:

This is a $string $time morning!
This is a beautiful winter morning!