PHP readlink() Function
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Get the target of a symbolic link:
<?php
echo readlink("/user/testlink");
?>
Definition and Usage
The readlink() function returns the target of a symbolic link.
Syntax
readlink(linkpath)
Parameter Values
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| linkpath | Required. Specifies the link path to check |
Technical Details
| Return Value: | The target of the link on success, FALSE on failure |
|---|---|
| PHP Version: | 4.0+ |
| PHP Changelog: | PHP 5.3: readlink() now available on Windows platforms |
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