PHP phpinfo() Function: Server Configuration Guide
The phpinfo() function will generate a page containing PHP configuration information, including but not limited to:
- PHP version
- server information
- Build date and configuration parameters.
- The location of the php.ini configuration file
- Module loading status
- Configuration options and their current values.
- HTTP header information
- PHP environment variables
- System and compiler information
By examining this information, developers can gain a deeper understanding of the configuration of the PHP server, the loading of modules, and the values of various settings, which can aid in debugging and optimizing PHP applications. Typically, the phpinfo() function can be run on a webpage or its output can be saved to a file for analysis.