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PHP getcwd() – Retrieve Current Working Directory
This article explains the PHP getcwd() function, which retrieves the current working directory, details its return values, provides a sample script demonstrating its usage with chdir(), and shows the expected output paths.
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The getcwd() function in PHP obtains the current working directory.
Return value: On success it returns the directory path as a string; on failure it returns FALSE .
Example:
<?php
// current directory
echo getcwd();
chdir('cvs');
echo getcwd();
?>Output example:
/home/didou
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