Cookies are just like sessions used for storing data that needs to be remembered and accessed from different files. However, unlike sessions, cookies are saved on the user’s browser ( client-sided ). They can be stored in there for any period unlike sessions ( which are saved for a constant ‘session period’ ). However, they [...]
Sessions are special kind of variables which are used to store data into that needs to be ‘remembered’ and needs to be accessed from different files. For example: you need to store the username of the logged in user on your website. Once the username is stored into a variable, you do not want the [...]
An array is a special kind of ‘variable’. It consists of a group of sub-variables. Each sub-variable has, like any variable, a name ( which is called the key for a sub-variable of an array ) and a value. There is two ways to define an array. Manner 1 $my_array = array( “sub_var_1” => “value_1”, [...]
Functions are used for processes that need to be executed various times. They make it easier, faster and more efficient to get a certain process done. To create your own function, the following structure is used: function funcName ( … arguments … ) { … function process code … } You can give the function [...]
The While Loop is used to repeat executing a certain code as long as a given condition is (still) true. while( … condition … ) { … execute code … } The code between accolades is only executed when the condition between brackets is true ( just like the If Loop) however after it executed [...]