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What’s different var_dump VS print_r in PHP
The var_dump function displays structured information about variables/expressions including its type and value. Arrays are explored recursively with values indented to show structure. It also shows which array values and object properties are references.
The print_r() displays information about a variable in a way that’s readable by humans. array values will be presented in a format that shows keys and elements. Similar notation is used for objects.
Example:
$obj = (object) array('qualitypoint', 'technologies', 'egypt');
var_dump($obj) will display below output in the screen.
object(stdClass)#1 (3) {
[0]=> string(12) "qualitypoint"
[1]=> string(12) "technologies"
[2]=> string(5) "egypt"
}
And, print_r($obj) will display below output in the screen.
stdClass Object ( [0] => qualitypoint [1] => technologies [2] => egypt )