PHP MySQLi: real_query() function
Description
The mysqli_real_query function / mysqli::real_query — Execute an SQL query
Syntax:
Object oriented style
bool mysqli::real_query ( string $query )
Procedural style
bool mysqli_real_query ( mysqli $link , string $query )
Parameter:
| Name | Description | Required/Optional | |
|---|---|---|---|
| link | A link identifier returned by mysqli_connect() or mysqli_init() | Required for procedural style only and Optional for Object oriented style | |
| query | The query, as a string. Data inside the query should be properly escaped. |
Required | |
Return value:
Returns TRUE on success or FALSE on failure.
Version: PHP 5, PHP 7
Example:
<?php
$con=mysqli_connect("localhost","user1","datasoft123","hr");
// Check connection
if (mysqli_connect_errno()) {
echo "Failed to connect to MySQL: " . mysqli_connect_error();
}
// Check for errors
if($con->connect_errno){
echo $con->connect_error;
}
// Execute query
$result = $con->real_query("Select * From users Where username='$username' And password='$password'");
// Always check for errors
if($con->connect_errno){
echo $con->connect_error;
}
return $result == true;
mysqli_close($con);
?>
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