PHP file() Function

The file() reads a file into an array.Each array element contains a line from the file, with newline still attached.

array file ( string $filename [, int $flags = 0 [, resource $context ]] )

Reads an entire file into an array.

Example -

ParameterDescription
pathRequired. Specifies the file to read
include_pathOptional. Set this parameter to '1' if you want to search for the file in the include_path (in php.ini) as well
contextOptional. Specifies the context of the file handle. Context is a set of options that can modify the behavior of a stream. Can be skipped by using NULL.