PHP 7 dir() Function
Example
Use the dir() function:
 <?php 
$d = dir(getcwd());
echo "Handle: " . $d->handle . "<br>";
 echo "Path: " . $d->path . "<br>";
while (($file = $d->read()) !== false){ 
  echo "filename: " . $file . "<br>"; 
} 
 $d->close(); 
?>
Result:
 Handle: Resource id #2
Path: /etc/php
filename: .
filename: ..
 filename: ajax.gif
filename: books.xml
filename: cdcatalog.xml
 filename: cd_catalog.xml
filename: default.asp
filename: demo_array.asp
filename: demo_array.htm
...
 ...
...
Definition and Usage
The dir() function returns an instance of the Directory class. This function is used to read a directory, which includes the following:
- The given directory is opened
 - The two properties handle and path of dir() are available
 - Both handle and path properties have three methods: read(), rewind(), and close()
 
Syntax
dir(directory, context)
| Parameter | Description | 
|---|---|
| directory | Required. Specifies the directory to open | 
| context | Optional. | 
Technical Details
| Return Value: | An instance of the Directory class. FALSE on failure | 
|---|---|
| PHP Version: | 4.0+ | 
❮ PHP Directory Reference

