How to Read Text from Image in PHP

If you want to read/extract all the text from an image or scanned documents in Php then OCR is used for it. OCR (Optical Character Recognition) is used for any form of image based data extraction. In this article I’ll explain how to read text from an image using OCR. I’ll use “Tesseract” OCR for … Read more

PHP Serialize and Unserialize Arrays

In this post I’ll explain how to easily transfer/convert Arrays into a format that can easily be stored. We use serialize() and unserialize() functions of Php for this purpose. These functions allow you to convert arrays into string format and then you can later retrieve them as required. Serialization: Serialization is a process in which … Read more

Export Data to CSV in PHP

CSV (Comma Separated Values) is a simple text file format that uses commas to separate values. It is a very common requirement in many web applications these days to export the data into a CSV file. In this post, I’ll explain how to easily export data to a CSV file using PHP. Simple PHP CSV … Read more

PHP Array to JSON and JSON to Array

In this article, I’ll explain how to convert a PHP array into a JSON string and similarly how to convert a JSON string back into PHP array. I’ll use built in Php functions for this purpose. Convert PHP Array to JSON To convert array into a JSON string, we use the Php json_encode() function as … Read more

Print Errors and Warnings in PHP

Error handling is an essential part of PHP development. In this tutorial, we will learn how to print errors and warnings in PHP to help you debug your applications effectively. Step 1: Displaying Errors in PHP By default, PHP may not display errors and warnings. To enable error reporting, you can use the following configuration … Read more

How to Upload a File in PHP

File uploads are a common feature in web applications. In this tutorial, we will learn how to upload a file using PHP. We will cover the HTML form required for file uploads and the PHP script to handle the uploaded file. Step 1: Create the HTML Form First, we need to create an HTML form … Read more

Insert Record in MySQL Database Using PHP

In this tutorial, we will learn how to insert records into a MySQL database using PHP. We will use the mysqli extension to connect to the database and execute an insert query. Let’s get started! Step 1: Create a MySQL Database and Table Before we can insert records, we need a database and a table. … Read more

How to Use CURL in PHP

cURL is a powerful tool for making HTTP requests in PHP, allowing you to interact with various web services and APIs. In this tutorial, we will explore how to use cURL in PHP to send GET and POST requests. Step 1: Initialize cURL Session To start using cURL, you need to initialize a cURL session … Read more

How to Create Associative Arrays in Php

In PHP, associative arrays are a powerful way to store data in key-value pairs, allowing for easy access to elements using keys instead of numeric indices. In this tutorial, we’ll explore how to create and use associative arrays in PHP. Step 1: Creating an Associative Array To create an associative array, you can use the … Read more

How to Connect PHP to a MySQL Database Using MySQLi

You need your website to connect to a database for various operations such as selecting, inserting, updating, or deleting data. In this tutorial, I’ll guide you through the steps to connect to MySql database and perform basic database operations. Step 1: Create a MySQL Database Before connecting, you need to have a MySQL database. You … Read more