PHP chdir() Function: Change Working Directory
This article explains the PHP chdir() function, its syntax, parameters, return values, and provides a practical example showing how to change the current working directory and verify the change using getcwd().
The PHP chdir() function changes the current working directory to the specified path.
Syntax: chdir(string $directory): bool Parameters: $directory – the new working directory path.
Return value: Returns TRUE on success, FALSE on failure.
Example:
<?php
// current directory: /home/vincent
echo getcwd() . "
";
chdir('public_html');
echo getcwd() . "
";
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