PHP serialize() Function
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Example
Convert a storable representation of a value:
<?php
$data = serialize(array("Red", "Green", "Blue"));
echo $data;
?>
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Definition and Usage
The serialize() function converts a storable representation of a value.
To serialize data means to convert a value to a sequence of bits, so that it can be stored in a file, a memory buffer, or transmitted across a network.
Syntax
serialize(value);
Parameter Values
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| value | Required. Specifies the value to be serialized |
Technical Details
| Return Value: | A string that contains a byte-stream representation of value. The string can be stored anywhere |
|---|---|
| Return Type: | String |
| PHP Version: | 4.0+ |
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