PHP: crc32() function
Description
The crc32() function generates a 32-bit cyclic redundancy code (CRC) for a string.
The function is generally used to validate the integrity of data being transmitted.
Version:
(PHP 4 and above)
Syntax:
crc32(string_data)
Parameter:
| Name | Description | Required / Optional |
Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| string_data | The string data. | Required | String |
Return values
The crc32 checksum of string_data.
Value Type: Integer.
Pictorial Presentation
Example:
<?php
$crc_string = crc32('Good Morning...');
printf('%u', $crc_string);
?>
Output:
1329844137
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See also
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