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Read a file into a string
The file_get_contents() reads a file into a string.
This function is the preferred way to read the contents of a file into a string. It will use memory mapping techniques, if this is supported by the server, to enhance performance.
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| path | Required. Specifies the path to the file to read |
| include_path | Optional. Set this parameter to '1' if you want to search for the file in the include_path (in php.ini) as well |
| context | Optional. Specifies the context of the file handle. Context is a set of options that can modify the behavior of a stream. Can be skipped by using NULL. |
| start | Optional. Specifies where in the file to start reading. Negative values count from the end of the file |
| max_length | Optional. Specifies the maximum length of data read. Default is read to EOF |
| Return Value: | The entire file in a string, FALSE on failure |
|---|---|
| PHP Version: | 4.3+ |
| Binary Safe: | Yes, in PHP 4.3 |
| PHP Changelog: | PHP 7.1 - Support for negative values in start parameter PHP 5.1 - Added the start and max_length parameters |
❮ PHP Filesystem Reference