PHP define() Function
 Complete PHP Misc Reference
Definition and Usage
The define() function defines a constant.
Constants are much like variables, except for the following differences:
- A constant's value cannot be changed after it is set
- Constant names do not need a leading dollar sign ($)
- Constants can be accessed regardless of scope
- Constant values can only be strings and numbers
Syntax
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define(name,value,case_insensitive)
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| Parameter |
Description |
| name |
Required. Specifies the name of the constant |
| value |
Required. Specifies the value of the constant |
| case_insensitive |
Optional. Specifies whether the constant name should be case-insensitive.
If set to TRUE, the constant will be case-insensitive. Default
is FALSE (case-sensitive) |
Example 1
Define a case-sensitive constant:
<?php
define("GREETING","Hello you! How are you today?");
echo constant("GREETING");
?>
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The output of the code above will be:
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Hello you! How are you today?
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Example 2
Define a case-insensitive constant:
<?php
define("GREETING","Hello you! How are you today?",TRUE);
echo constant("greeting");
?>
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The output of the code above will be:
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Hello you! How are you today?
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