PHP serialize() function

In this chapter you will learn:

1. Why do we need PHP serialize()
2. Syntax for PHP serialize()
3. Example - serialize a class

Description

We can use serialize() to save objects into a string, then use urlencode() to get a format suitable for the web.

Syntax

PHP serialize() has the following syntax.

Example

Serialize a class

<?PHP//from   j a  va 2 s.c o m
class ComputerBook{ }
$aBook = new ComputerBook;
$safepoppy = urlencode(serialize($aBook));
?>

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What you will learn in the next chapter:

1. Description for PHP boolval function
2. Syntax for PHP boolval function
3. Parameter for PHP boolval function
4. Return value for PHP boolval function
5. Example - What is the boolean value for converted from real value

PHP class_exists() function

PHP get_class() function

PHP get_declared_classes() function

PHP get_declared_interfaces() function

PHP get_defined_functions() function

PHP instanceof

PHP serialize() function