serialize

Definition and usage

The serialize() function generates a storeable representation of the value.

This helps store or pass the value of PHP without losing its type and structure.

To convert the serialized string back to the value of PHP, use unserialize() .

Example

Convert values ​​to storable representations:

 <?php
$data = serialize ( array ( "Red" , "Green" , "Blue" ) ) ;
echo $data ;
?>

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grammar

 serialize ( value ) ;