fileinode

(PHP 4, PHP 5, PHP 7)

Gets file inode

int fileinode ( string $filename )

Gets the file inode.

Parameters:

filename

Path to the file.

Returns:

Returns the inode number of the file, or FALSE on failure.

Exception:

Upon failure, an E_WARNING is emitted.

Notes:

The results of this function are cached. See clearstatcache() for more details.

Examples:

Comparing the inode of a file with the current file

<?php
$filename = 'index.php';
if (getmyinode() == fileinode($filename)) {
    echo 'You are checking the current file.';
}
?>