PHP: scandir() function

Last update on August 19 2022 21:50:40 (UTC/GMT +8 hours)

Description

The scandir() function generates a list of file and directory inside a given path.

Version:

(PHP 4 and above)

Syntax:

scandir(directory, sort, context)

Parameters:

Name	Description	Required / Optional	Type
directory	Specifies the directory.	Required	Date
sort	If used then sort order is alphabetical in descending order. The default is alphabetical ascending order.	Optional	Integer
context	Context is a set of parameters and wrapper specific option which modifies or enhance the behavior of a string.	Optional	Resource

Return value:

An array of filenames on success, or FALSE on failure.

Value Type: Array

Example:

<?php
print_r(scandir('test'));
?>

See also

PHP Function Reference

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