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PHP strcmp() Function


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Definition and Usage

The strcmp() function compares two strings.

This function returns:

  • 0 - if the two strings are equal
  • <0 - if string1 is less than string2
  • >0 - if string1 is greater than string2

Syntax

strcmp(string1,string2)

Parameter Description
string1 Required. Specifies the first string to compare
string2 Required. Specifies the second string to compare


Tips and Notes

Note: The strcmp() function is binary safe and case-sensitive.


Example

<?php
echo strcmp("Hello world!","Hello world!");
?>

The output of the code above will be:

0


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