RE: [PHP] Include and require

for a lengthy post on the subject that clearly explains the differences/similarities/history between require and include, see this post by Zeev : RE: [PHP] Require() vs Include() ------------------------------------------------------------ http://marc.theaimsgroup.com/?l=php-general&m=97419027907315 regards, philip On Thu, 3 May 2001, Johnson, Kirk wrote: > > According to the docu u should not require() files or > > external code in loops > > or u must use curly Bracket when used in if conditions. > > > > But everythink works fine. I require() successfully in for > > loops, I can use > > it in if..elseif..else constucts without curly brackets. > > (only one line of > > cause) > > > > So where is the difference between require() and include(). > > It depends on how you are using it. If you want what you are require()'ing > to *vary* on each loop iteration, you must use include(). A require() is > only executed once, during the initial parse of the file. An include() gets > re-evaluated on each loop iteration, so you can vary the filename, etc. See > http://www.php.net/manual/en/function.require.php for more. > > Kirk > > -- > PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) > To unsubscribe, e-mail: php-general-unsubscribe@lists.php.net > For additional commands, e-mail: php-general-help@lists.php.net > To contact the list administrators, e-mail: php-list-admin@lists.php.net >