PHP stat() Function
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Get information about a file:
<?php
$stat = stat("test.txt");
echo "Access time: " .$stat["atime"];
echo "<br>Modification time: " .$stat["mtime"];
echo "<br>Device number: " .$stat["dev"];
?>
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Definition and Usage
The stat() function returns information about a file.
Note: The results from this function will differ from server to server. The array may contain the number index, the name index, or both.
Note: The result of this function is cached. Use clearstatcache() to clear the cache.
Syntax
stat(filename)
Parameter Values
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| filename | Required. Specifies the path to the file |
Technical Details
| Return Value: |
An array with the following elements:
It returns an E_WARNING on failure |
|---|---|
| PHP Version: | 4.0+ |
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