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PHP mt_rand() Function
Definition and UsageThe 'mt' prefix in function's name stands for Mersenne Twister. The mt_rand() function returns an integer using Mersenne Twister Random Number Generator method. This function is a drop-in replacement for PHP's rand() function. default range is between 0 and platform specific mt_getrandmax(). On 64 bit Windows OS, it is 2147483647. The mt_rand() function can be called without arguments (in which case the default range will be used) or by specifying min and max parameters.This function always returns an integer.Syntaxmt_rand ( void ) : int mt_rand ( int $min , int $max ) : intParametersSr.NoParameter & Description1minlower limit of ...
Read MorePHP mt_srand() Function
Definition and UsagePrefix 'mt' in function's name stands for Mersenne Twister. The mt_srand() function is used to seed the Mersenne Twister random number generaror. Seeding initializes the random number generator. Most random number generators need initial seeding. In PHP, use of mt_srand() function is optional as it is done automatically.This function doen't have any return value.Syntaxmt_srand ([ int $seed [, int $mode = MT_RAND_MT19937 ]] ) : voidParametersSr.NoParameter & Description1seedan integer to be used as seed. If not given, a random number is given2modeUse one of the following constants to specify mode of implementationMT_RAND_MT19937 uses fixed Mersenne Twister implementationMT_RAND_PHP uses ...
Read MorePHP pi() Function
Definition and UsageThe pi () function returns the value of mathematical constant Π. It returns a float value 3.14159265359 which is equal to predefined constant defined in PHP - M_PISyntaxpi ( void ) : floatParametersThis function requires no parametersReturn ValuesPHP pi() function returnsthe mathematical constant Π and is equal to predefined mathematical constant M-PI. Instead of using M_PI, we can use pi() function in mathematical expressions.PHP VersionThis function is available in PHP versions 4.x, PHP 5.x as well as PHP 7.x.ExampleOutputThis will produce following result −sqrt(pi) = 1.7724538509055 M_SQRTPI = 1.7724538509055 2/sqrt(pi) = 1.1283791670955 M_2_SQRTPI = 1.1283791670955
Read MorePHP pow() Function
Definition and UsageThe pow () function is used to compute power of a certain number. It returns xy calculation, also termed as x raised to y. PHP also provides "**" asexponentiation operator.So, pow(x, y) returns xy which is same as x**ySyntaxpow ( number $base , number $exp ) : numberParametersSr.NoParameter & Description1baseThe base to be raised2exppower to which base needs to be raisedReturn ValuesPHP pow() function returns base raised to power of exp. If both arguments are non-negative integers, the result is returned as integer, otherwise it is returned as a float.PHP VersionThis function is available in PHP versions 4.x, PHP 5.x ...
Read MorePHP round() Function
Definition and UsageThe round() function proves useful in rounding any floating point number upto a desired precision level. Positive precision parameter causes the number to be rounded after decimal point, whereas with negative precision, rounding occurs before decimal point. Precision is 0 by default.For example, round(10.6) returns 11, round(10.2) returns 10. The function always returns a floating point number.This function also has another optional parameter called mode takes one of the redefined constants described later.Syntaxround ( float $value , int $precision , int $mode ) : floatParametersSr.NoParameter & Description1valueA float number to be rounded2precisionnumber of decimal digits to round to. ...
Read MorePHP sin() Function
Definition and UsageThe sin() function returns the sine ratio of given angle in radians. In trigonometry, sine of an angle is defined as ratio of lengths of opposite side and hypotenuse.sin(x) = opposite/hypotenuseIf x=90 degree, sin(x) = 1 as opposite side of right angle is a hypotenuseThis function returns a float value.Syntaxsin ( float $arg ) : floatParametersSr.NoParameter & Description1argA floating point value that represents angle in radiansReturn ValuesPHP sin() function returns sine ratio of given parameter.PHP VersionThis function is available in PHP versions 4.x, PHP 5.x as well as PHP 7.x.ExampleOutputThis will produce following result −sin(3.1415926535898) = 1.2246467991474E-16
Read MorePHP sqrt() Function
Definition and UsageThe sqrt() function returns square root of a positive float number. Since square root for negative number is not defined, it returns NAN. This is one of the most commonly used functions.This function always returns a floating point number.Syntaxsqrt ( float $arg ) : floatParametersSr.NoParameter & Description1arga number whose square root is to be obtainedReturn ValuesPHP sqrt() function returns square root of the given arg number. For negative number, the function returns NAN.PHP VersionThis function is available in PHP versions 4.x, PHP 5.x as well as PHP 7.x.ExampleOutputThis will produce following result −sqrt(-1) = NAN
Read MorePHP srand() Function
Definition and UsageThe srand() function is used to seed the random number generaror. Seeding initializes the random number generator. Most random number generators need initial seeding. In PHP, use of srand() function is optional as it is done automatically.This function doen't have any return value.Syntaxsrand ([ int $seed ] ) : voidParametersSr.NoParameter & Description1seedan integer to be used as seed. If not given, a random number is givenReturn ValuesThis function doesn't return any value.PHP VersionThis function is available in PHP versions 4.x, PHP 5.x as well as PHP 7.x.ExampleOutputThis may produce following result−rand()=548287992
Read MorePHP tan() Function
Definition and UsageThe tan() function returns the tangent ratio of given angle in radians. In trigonometry, tangent of an angle is defined as ratio of lengths of opposite side and adjacent side.tan(x) = opposite/adjacenttangent of an angle is also defined as ratio of its sine and cosinetan(x) = sin(x)/cos(x)If x=45 degree, tan(x) = 1 as in a right angled traingle, opposite and adjacent sides are qual.This function returns a float value.Syntaxtan ( float $arg ) : floatParametersSr.NoParameter & Description1argA floating point value that represents angle in radiansReturn ValuesPHP tan() function returns tangent ratio of given parameter.PHP VersionThis function is available in PHP versions 4.x, PHP ...
Read MoreHow to get the POST values from serializeArray in PHP?
To get the POST values from serializeArray in PHP, use the serializeArray() method. The serializeArray( ) method serializes all forms and form elements like the .serialize() method but returns a JSON data structure for you to work with.Let’s say we have the PHP content in serialize.php file:ExampleThe following is an example showing the usage of this method: The jQuery Example $(document).ready(function() { $("#driver").click(function(event){ ...
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