Operators in Programming
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What is the purpose of the strpos() function?

  • To convert a string to uppercase
  • To return the length of a string
  • To search for a specific text within a string (correct)
  • To remove whitespace from both ends of a string
  • What is the function to check if a variable is numeric?

  • gettype()
  • intval()
  • is_int()
  • is_numeric() (correct)
  • What does the substr() function do?

  • Converts a string to lowercase
  • Returns a part of a string (correct)
  • Returns the length of a string
  • Removes whitespace from the right end of a string
  • What is the purpose of the var_dump() function?

    <p>To return the data type and value of a variable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function to remove whitespace from the left end of a string?

    <p>ltrim()</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the data type that stores data and information on how to process that data?

    <p>Object</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary characteristic of a constant in PHP?

    <p>It is automatically global across the entire script.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the define() function in PHP?

    <p>To create a constant.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following operators is used to perform division in PHP?

    <p>/</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the modulus operator in PHP?

    <p>Finds the remainder of a division</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using conditional statements in PHP?

    <p>To execute different actions based on different conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of the expression '2+2' in PHP?

    <p>4</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between the == and === operators in PHP?

    <p>The == operator checks for value equality, while the === operator checks for both value and type equality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the assignment operator in PHP?

    <p>To set the value of a variable.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many groups of operators are there in PHP?

    <p>7</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the if...else statement in PHP?

    <p>To execute a block of code if a condition is true and another block of code if the condition is false</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the syntax of the if statement in PHP?

    <p>if (condition) { code to be executed }</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the switch statement in PHP?

    <p>To select one of several blocks of code to be executed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    PHP Data Types

    • PHP supports the following data types: String, Integer, Float (floating point numbers), Boolean, Array, Object, NULL, Resource
    • String: stores a sequence of characters
    • Integer: whole numbers, e.g., 1, 2, 3, etc.
    • Float: decimal numbers, e.g., 3.14, -0.5, etc.
    • Boolean: true or false values
    • Array: a collection of values
    • Object: stores data and information on how to process that data
    • NULL: a special value that represents no value
    • Resource: a special type of data that holds a reference to an external resource

    PHP String Functions

    • strlen(): returns the length of a string
    • strpos(): searches for a specific text within a string and returns the character position of the first match, or FALSE if no match is found
    • substr(): returns a part of a string
    • chop(): removes whitespace from the right end of a string
    • trim(): removes whitespace from both ends of a string
    • ltrim(): removes whitespace from the left end of a string
    • strtolower(): converts a string to lowercase
    • strtoupper(): converts a string to uppercase
    • strtr(): translates certain characters in a string

    PHP Numbers Functions

    • var_dump(): returns the data type and value of a variable
    • is_int(): checks if the type of a variable is integer
    • is_numeric(): checks if a variable is numeric (number or numeric string)
    • (int), (integer), or intval(): converts a value to an integer
    • gettype(): returns the type of a variable

    PHP Constants

    • A constant is an identifier (name) for a simple value that cannot be changed during the script
    • Valid constant name starts with a letter or underscore (no $ sign before the constant name)
    • Constants are automatically global across the entire script
    • To create a constant, use the define() function

    PHP Operators

    • Arithmetic operators: +, -, *, /, %
    • Assignment operators: =, +=, -=, *=, /=, %=, etc.
    • Comparison operators: ==, ===, !=, <, >, <=, >=, etc.
    • Logical operators: &&, ||, !
    • String operators: ., .=
    • Array operators: +, ==, !=, etc.
    • Conditional assignment operators: ?:

    PHP Conditional Statements

    • if statement: executes code only if a specified condition is true
    • if...else statement: executes code if a condition is true and another code if the condition is false
    • if...elseif....else statement: selects one of several blocks of code to be executed
    • switch statement: selects one of many blocks of code to be executed

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    Learn about different types of operators in programming, including assignment, arithmetic, and comparison operators. Understand their syntax and usage.

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