PHP strncmp() Function
 Complete PHP String Reference
Definition and Usage
The strncmp() 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
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strncmp(string1,string2,length)
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| Parameter |
Description |
| string1 |
Required. Specifies the first string to compare |
| string2 |
Required. Specifies the second string to compare |
| length |
Required. Specify the number of characters from each string
to be used in the comparison |
Tips and Notes
Note: The strncmp() is binary safe and case-sensitive.
Example
<?php
echo strncmp("Hello world!","Hello earth!",6);
?>
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The output of the code above will be:
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