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PHP constant() Function

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Example

Return the value of a constant:

<?php
//define a constant
define("GREETING","Hello you! How are you today?");

echo constant("GREETING");
?>
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Definition and Usage

The constant() function returns the value of a constant.

Note: This function also works with class constants.


Syntax

constant(constant)

Parameter Description
constant Required. Specifies the name of the constant to check

Technical Details

Return Value: Returns the value of a constant, or NULL if the constant is not defined
PHP Version: 4+

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