Variables Defined Outside Functions Are Inaccessible from Within a Function by Default : Definition « Functions « PHP






Variables Defined Outside Functions Are Inaccessible from Within a Function by Default

 
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    $life = 42;
    function meaningOfLife() {
      print "The meaning of life is $life<br />";
    }
    meaningOfLife();
?>
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