read_file($file)
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| Returns: |
File contents or FALSE on failure |
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string |
Returns the data contained in the file specified in the path.
Example:
$string = read_file('./path/to/file.php');
The path can be a relative or full server path. Returns FALSE (boolean) on failure.
Note
The path is relative to your main site index.php file, NOT your controller or view files. CodeIgniter uses a front controller so paths are always relative to the main site index.
Note
This function is DEPRECATED. Use the native file_get_contents() instead.
Important
If your server is running an open_basedir restriction this function might not work if you are trying to access a file above the calling script.
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