Definition :
The file_get_contents() reads a file into a string.
This function is the preferred way to read the contents of a file into a string. It will use memory mapping techniques, if this is supported by the server, to enhance performance.
file_get_contents(path, include_path, context, start, max_length)
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| path | Required. Specifies the path to the file to read |
| include_path | Optional. Set this parameter to '1' if you want to search for the file in the include_path (in php.ini) as well |
| context | Optional. Specifies the context of the file handle. Context is a set of options that can modify the behavior of a stream. Can be skipped by using NULL. |
| start | Optional. Specifies where in the file to start reading. Negative values count from the end of the file |
| max_length | Optional. Specifies the maximum length of data read. Default is read to EOF |
Given below example Read a file into a string:
Output : This is the demo file this is the second line. this is the third line.