In PHP 7.4 and later versions, the money_format function is no longer supported. This article explores how to replace or solve this issue using alternatives like NumberFormatter.

In PHP development, handling date and time is a common task. Especially in cross-timezone applications, we often need to output the localized format of a standard time.

In PHP, when using sockets for network programming, the socket_bind function is essential for binding a socket to a specified IP address and port. However, in a multithreaded environment, directly reusing socket_bind to bind multiple ports can lead to common issues such as port conflicts, resource contention, and thread safety problems. This article will explain how to handle these issues correctly.

APCu is a memory caching extension in PHP that provides the functionality of caching key-value pairs. Among its various functions, apcu_exists() is used to check if a specific cache key exists. However, when using apcu_exists(), developers often encounter some logical pitfalls that can lead to incorrect behavior or errors in the application. This article highlights the common mistakes made when using apcu_exists() and provides solutions to avoid these issues.

In PHP development, the exp() function is often used to calculate exponential values. However, when working with large or small exponents, precision issues can arise. This article explores ways to optimize the precision of the exp() function and provides solutions for common problems encountered in PHP.

In PHP, the strpos() function is used to find the position of a substring within a string. This tutorial will guide you through its usage, parameters, return values, and an example.

This article provides PHP developers with advice and best practices for optimizing the performance of utf8_encode.

In PHP, the tan() function calculates the tangent of an angle. However, angles must be in radians. To convert degrees to radians, you can use the deg2rad() function. This article explains how to use both functions together to avoid errors caused by passing angles directly in degrees.

The apcu_dec function in PHP is part of the APCu extension, which allows you to decrement values in the cache. This article covers the basic syntax and common use cases of the function, explaining how it works with various scenarios like counters and rate limiting.

In PHP, using json_decode to parse JSON data may result in a loss of number precision, turning large numbers into scientific notation or truncating digits. This article explains how to avoid this issue by handling large numbers as strings instead of integers or floats.

Reading file content is a very common operation in development. The file() and file_get_contents() functions are two commonly used functions for reading files, but they differ in their return values, use cases, and performance. This article will compare the differences between them in detail and provide suggestions for selection.

This article explains why stream_filter_append may not work when writing to a stream in PHP. It covers common issues such as filter attachment order, stream type compatibility, and parameter settings, offering solutions to ensure proper functionality.

In PHP development, the realpath() function is commonly used to get the absolute path of a file or directory. However, it may sometimes return false. This article discusses the common reasons behind this and provides solutions to address these issues.

In PHP, the count_chars function is commonly used to count the frequency of characters in a string. However, when it comes to handling special characters or multi-byte characters, this function may not give accurate results. Here are some common issues and their solutions.

In PHP development, file and directory operations are common tasks, especially file movements (moving or renaming files). In the process of moving files, the is_dir function plays an important role in determining whether a path is a directory. Below are some of the common scenarios where is_dir can be used effectively to help ensure smooth file movement operations.

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In PHP's GD image processing extension, imagelayereffect is a very practical function that allows you to set layer effects on image resources, enabling various overlay, blending, or transparency effects. This article will provide a detailed explanation of how to use this function and its basic operations.

In this article, we will learn how to use the PHP GD library's imagecreate() and imagegif() functions to create and output GIF images. You will see how to set up an image canvas, assign colors, and generate a GIF format image easily using these functions.

In PHP, the function get_defined_functions() is often used to return all the functions defined in the current script. However, there are cases where it might return an empty array. This article will explore some of the most common reasons why this happens and how to troubleshoot these issues.