Compatibility Issues of the ftp_get_option Function Across Different PHP Versions

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<p>Article Title: Compatibility Issues of the ftp_get_option Function Across Different PHP Versions</p>
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<p>PHP provides a wide range of FTP functions for transferring files between servers. Among them, the ftp_get_option function is used to retrieve certain options of the current FTP connection.</p>
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<p>Function Overview</p>
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<p>ftp_get_option(resource $ftp_stream, int $option): mixed</p>
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<p>This function returns the value of a specified configuration option for an FTP connection resource. For example:</p>
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<p>FTP_TIMEOUT_SEC: Timeout in seconds</p>
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<p>FTP_AUTOSEEK: Whether to auto-seek</p>
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<p>FTP_USEPASVADDRESS: Whether to use the server-provided address in passive mode</p>
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<p>Compatibility Issues</p>
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<p>PHP 5.0 - 5.2</p>
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<p>Some constants were not defined in early PHP versions, such as FTP_USEPASVADDRESS.</p>
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<p>Using an undefined option constant triggers an E_WARNING and returns FALSE.</p>
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<p>PHP 5.3 - 5.5</p>
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<p>Additional FTP options were introduced, including improved passive mode options.</p>
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<p>Function behavior may vary across operating systems; for example, the default value of FTP_AUTOSEEK may differ on Windows.</p>
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<p>PHP 7.x</p>
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<p>The function interface remains backward compatible, but strict type checking was introduced in PHP 7. Passing a non-resource argument throws a TypeError.</p>
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<p>Some older constants were deprecated or no longer recommended.</p>
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<p>PHP 8.x</p>
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<p>In PHP 8, the overall behavior of ftp_get_option remains consistent with PHP 7.</p>
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<p>However, in certain versions, if the FTP server returns unexpected data, the function may trigger warnings that should be handled by the developer.</p>
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<p>Practical Recommendations</p>
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<p>Check for constant existence using defined() to avoid cross-version errors:</p>
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<p>if (defined('FTP_USEPASVADDRESS')) { ... }</p>
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<p>Strictly validate the return value of ftp_get_option to prevent TypeError in PHP 7+.</p>
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<p>Apply conditional handling for different PHP versions to ensure code compatibility.</p>
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<p>Summary</p>
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<p>ftp_get_option is a convenient tool for querying FTP configuration, but cross-version usage requires attention to:</p>
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<p>Differences in constant support</p>
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<p>Strict type checking</p>
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<p>Platform-specific behavior</p>
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<p>With proper version detection and error handling, this function can be safely used in various PHP environments.<br>
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