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PHP MySQL Count Rows

So, you are looking for a simple way to return the number of entries returned from a database query.

mysql_num_rows

This command counts all the rows currently defined by the database query and returns this value.  The best way to use this command, is while saving it the a variable.

Example

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PHP assign contents of a script to a variable

Say you would like to include the content of script in your code.  By passing the variable to the script and returning this value, you can create a truly dynamic entry for your code, without any duplication of effort.

Here’s the breakdown:

  1. Use an output buffer
  2. Start the output buffer
  3. include the file with the passed variable
  4. store the buffered content in a variable
  5. stop the buffer.
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