Definition and usage
glob() The function returns file names or directories that match the specified pattern.
This function returns an array containing matching files/directories. Returns false if an error occurs.
Grammar
glob(pattern,flags)| parameters | Description |
|---|---|
| file | Required. Specifies the search mode. |
| size | Optional. Specifies special settings. |
Example
Example 1
<?php
print_r(glob("*.txt"));
?>The output is similar to:
Array
(
[0] => target.txt
[1] => source.txt
[2] => test.txt
[3] => test2.txt
)Example 2
<?php
print_r(glob("*.*"));
?>The output is similar to:
Array
(
[0] => contacts.csv
[1] => default.php
[2] => target.txt
[3] => source.txt
[4] => tem1.tmp
[5] => test.htm
[6] => test.ini
[7] => test.php
[8] => test.txt
[9] => test2.txt
)
