PHP scandir() Function
 Complete PHP Directory Reference
Definition and Usage
The scandir() function returns an array of files and directories inside a
specified path.
This function returns an array on success and FALSE and a warning on
failure.
Syntax
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scandir(directory,sort,context)
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| Parameter |
Description |
| directory |
Required. Specifies the directory to scan |
| sort |
Optional. Specifies the sort order. Default is 0 (ascending). If set to 1, it
indicates descending order |
| context |
Optional. Specifies the context of the directory handle.
Context is a set of options that can modify the behavior of a stream |
Example
<?php
print_r(scandir("images"));
?>
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The output of the code above will be:
Array
(
[0] => .
[1] => ..
[2] => dog.jpg
[3] => house.jpg
[4] => logo.gif
)
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