testing if var is empty

From: Date: Sat, 21 Jul 2001 01:07:46 +0000
Subject: testing if var is empty
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Hi, I'm a semi-newbie, and if I want to check if a variable is set, or contains something, i've been doing it like this: if($var != "") { ... } I'm sure there is a better/safer/smarter/faster/more reliable way? Justin French

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