PHP usleep() Function
Definition and Usage
The usleep() function delays the execution of the code for several microseconds.
Syntax
usleep(microseconds)
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| microseconds | Required. The pause time in microseconds. |
Return Value
No return value.
Tips and Comments
Comments:Before PHP 5, this function cannot work on Windows systems.
Comments:One microsecond is equal to one millionth of a second.
Example
<?php
echo date('h:i:s') . "<br />";
//Delay 10 description
usleep(10000000);
//Start again
echo date('h:i:s');
?>
Output:
09:23:14 09:23:24
