Include other PHP File in PHP Script

Include other PHP File in PHP Script. This is a wonderful function which PHP have which enable us to include files along the way.

What are the Benefits of including PHP File in your PHP Script

• Your Code will look tidy
• Easier to do debugging when an error occur
• You do not need to write repetitive code
• Easier to organise your file.

Normally , Web Developer will programme the Header php and footer PHP file separately and then include into the main index HTML file. This enable the Developer to add in Javascripts , code etc. Doing this enable the developer to debug more easily in compare to stepping into a chunk of code to look what is the problem.

There are a few scripts / Command use to include PHP File

1. require(‘yourphpfile.php’) ;  – Click here to learn more
2. include ‘yourphpfile.php’;  – Click here to Learn more.
3. require_once(‘yourphpfile.php’); – Click here to Learn more

Check out the Sample Code Below.

<?php
require('yourphpfile1.php');

include 'yourphpfile2.php';
require_once('yourphpfile3.php');
?>

 

Learn how to use PHP Function Arguments here