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Best way to do a PHP switch with multiple values per case?

To get specific attributes from a Laravel Collection, you can use the pluck method.

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Best way to document Array options in PHPDoc?

When documenting an array option in PHPDoc, you can use the @var tag followed by the type array and a short description of the option.

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Best way to give a variable a default value (simulate Perl ||, ||= )

The best way to give a variable a default value in PHP is to use the ternary operator ?:.

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Best way to store passwords in MYSQL database

The best way to store passwords in a MySQL database is to use a one-way hashing algorithm, such as bcrypt or scrypt, to hash the password before storing it in the database.

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Best way to test for a variable's existence in PHP; isset() is clearly broken

In PHP, the isset() function is used to check if a variable has been set, meaning that it has been declared and is not equal to NULL.

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Block direct access to a file over http but allow php script access

One way to block direct access to a file over HTTP but allow PHP script access is to use a .htaccess file in the same directory as the file.

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break out of if and foreach

To break out of a loop in PHP, you can use the break statement.

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Calculate age based on date of birth

Here is some sample PHP code that calculates a person's age based on their date of birth:

Calculate difference between two dates using Carbon and Blade

To calculate the difference between two dates using Carbon and Blade, you can use the following steps:

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Call to undefined function curl_init() even it is enabled in php7

The error message "Call to undefined function curl_init()" typically indicates that the cURL extension for PHP is not installed or is not enabled.

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