PHP: opendir() function
Description
The opendir() function is used to open a directory handle to be used by closedir(), readdir() and rewinddir() functions.
Version:
(PHP 4 and above)
Syntax:
opendir(path_name, context)
Parameters:
Name | Description | Required/ Optional | Type |
---|---|---|---|
path_name | The directory path name to be opened. | Required | string |
context | Context is a set of parameters and wrapper specific option which modifies or enhances the behavior of a string. | Optional | string |
Return value:
A directory handle resource on success, or FALSE on failure.
Value Type: Resource
Example:
<?php
$dir_name = opendir("test");
while (($file = readdir($dir_name)) !== false)
{
echo "filename: " . $file . "<br />";
}
closedir($dir_name)
?>
See also
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https://w3resource.com/php/function-reference/opendir.php
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