PHP parse_str() Function
Example
Parse the query string into variables:
<?php
parse_str("name=Bill&age=60");
echo $name."<br>";
echo $age;
?>
Definition and Usage
The parse_str() function parses the query string into variables.
Note:If not set array If the parameter is not set, the variables set by the function will overwrite the existing variables with the same name.
Note:The magic_quotes_gpc setting in the php.ini file affects the output of this function. If enabled, variables will be converted by addslashes() before parse_str() parses them.
Syntax
parse_str(< i>string,array)
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| string | Required. Specifies the string to be parsed. |
| array | Optional. Specifies the name of the array in which the variable is to be stored. This parameter indicates that the variable will be stored in the array. |
Technical Details
| Return Value: | No Return Value. |
| PHP Version: | 4+ |
| Update Log: | Added in PHP 4.0.3: array Parameters. |
More Examples
Example 1
Store Variables in an Array:
<?php
parse_str("name=Bill&age=60",$myArray);
print_r($myArray);
?>
