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PHP : Function Reference : POSIX Functions : posix_getcwd

posix_getcwd

Pathname of current directory (PHP 4, PHP 5)
string posix_getcwd ( )

Gets the absolute pathname of the script's current working directory. On error, it sets errno which can be checked using posix_get_last_error()

Return Values

Returns a string of the absolute pathname on success. On error, returns FALSE and sets errno which can be checked with posix_get_last_error().

Examples

Example 1867. posix_getcwd() example

This example will return the absolute path of the current working directory of the script.

<?php
echo 'My current working directory is '.posix_getcwd();
?>


Notes

Note:

This function can fail on

  • Read or Search permission was denied
  • Pathname no longer exists

Code Examples / Notes » posix_getcwd

phpmanual-getcwd

From the GNU getcwd(3) manpage, paraphrased: returns the absolute pathname of the current working directory.  Fails when the current directory is not eradable.  Complies with POSIX.1 spec.

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