PHP: scandir() function
Description
The scandir() function generates a list of file and directory inside a given path.
Version:
(PHP 4 and above)
Syntax:
scandir(directory, sort, context)
Parameters:
| Name | Description | Required / Optional |
Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| directory | Specifies the directory. | Required | Date |
| sort | If used then sort order is alphabetical in descending order. The default is alphabetical ascending order. | Optional | Integer |
| context | Context is a set of parameters and wrapper specific option which modifies or enhance the behavior of a string. | Optional | Resource |
Return value:
An array of filenames on success, or FALSE on failure.
Value Type: Array
Example:
<?php
print_r(scandir('test'));
?>
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