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PHP is a popular scripting language for web development. It can create dynamic and interactive web pages by running on the server and sending HTML to the browser. It is free, fast, and flexible,

PHP: Formatting large numbers with commas as thousand separators

Updated: Jan 10, 2024
Overview In PHP development, presenting data in a readable format is key, especially when dealing with large numbers. This tutorial will delve into how you can format large numbers with commas as thousands separators using various PHP......

PHP: How to convert numbers to bytes and vice versa

Updated: Jan 10, 2024
Overview Understanding how to manipulate data sizes in PHP is essential for developers working with file uploads, memory limits, and more. This tutorial provides a deep dive into converting numbers to bytes and vice versa, with an......

PHP error: Division by zero (4 solutions)

Updated: Jan 10, 2024
Overview When writing PHP code, you might encounter the ‘Division by zero’ error. It is a run-time warning that happens when a script attempts to divide a number by zero. The error can lead to unintended behavior or script......

PHP: Understanding scientific notation (e.g. 1.2e3)

Updated: Jan 10, 2024
Introduction Grasping the concept of scientific notation in PHP enhances the ability to handle very large or small numbers efficiently. This tutorial will guide you through the basics to more advanced uses of scientific notation in......

PHP: Adding suffixes to numbers (e.g. 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th)

Updated: Jan 10, 2024
Introduction Attaching the correct ordinal suffix to a number in PHP is a common task that enhances the readability of numerical lists and data. This tutorial guides you through the process using PHP. Getting Started with Basic......

PHP: Remove Accent Marks from a String

Updated: Jan 10, 2024
Introduction In the world of web development, handling strings efficiently can greatly improve user experience, especially when dealing with a multilingual user base. In PHP, removing accent marks from strings is a common task that can......

PHP Advanced Regex Examples

Updated: Jan 10, 2024
Introduction Regular expressions (regex) in PHP provide a powerful way to search and manipulate strings. This guide explores how to harness regex through a series of advanced examples. Basic Regex Syntax PHP offers various......

PHP: 3 Ways to Validate a Phone Number

Updated: Jan 10, 2024
Solution 1: Using Regular Expressions Regular expressions are a powerful tool for string processing which can be used to validate phone numbers. By defining a pattern, we can match phone numbers to different formats. Define a......

PHP regular expressions cheat sheet

Updated: Jan 10, 2024
Introduction Regular expressions are a powerful tool for pattern matching and text manipulation in PHP. This cheat sheet provides a handy reference to common RegEx functions and patterns. Basic Patterns Let’s start with......

PHP: How to iterate over characters in a string

Updated: Jan 10, 2024
Introduction Iterating over characters in a string is a foundational concept in PHP programming. Whether you’re analyzing text, parsing data, or modifying content, understanding how to traverse each character in a string is......

PHP: How to Convert a Title to a Slug

Updated: Jan 10, 2024
Introduction Creating slugs from titles in PHP is a common task required when building URLs that are both user and search engine friendly. In this tutorial, we will explore several methods of converting titles to slugs, progressing......

PHP: Count the occurrences of a substring in a string

Updated: Jan 10, 2024
Introduction Working with strings is a fundamental part of programming, and sometimes we need to quantify instances of specific patterns or sequences within these strings. In PHP, several functions allow us to count occurrences of a......