PHP glob() Function
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Return an array of filenames or directories that matches the specified pattern:
<?php
print_r(glob("*.txt"));
?>
The output of the code above could be:
Array
(
[0] => target.txt
[1] => source.txt
[2] => test.txt
[3] => test2.txt
)
Definition and Usage
The glob() function returns an array of filenames or directories matching a specified pattern.
Syntax
glob(pattern, flags)
Parameter Values
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| pattern | Required. Specifies the pattern to search for |
| flags | Optional. Specifies special settings. Possible values:
|
Technical Details
| Return Value: | An array of files/directories that matches the pattern, FALSE on failure |
|---|---|
| PHP Version: | 4.3+ |
| PHP Changelog: | PHP 5.1: GLOB_ERR value added to the flags parameter |
More Examples
Example
Return an array of filenames or directories that matches the specified pattern:
<?php
print_r(glob("*.*"));
?>
The output of the code above could be:
Array
(
[0] => contacts.csv
[1] => default.php
[2] => target.txt
[3] => source.txt
[4] => tem1.tmp
[5] => test.htm
[6] => test.ini
[7] => test.php
[8] => test.txt
[9] => test2.txt
)
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