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    Function Parameters in PHP: A Comprehensive Guide

    Function Parameters in PHP: A Comprehensive Guide

    Function parameters are declared after the function name and inside parentheses. They are declared much like a typical variable would be -

    Syntax:

    
    
    <?php
       // multiply a value by 5 and return it to the caller
       function multiply ($value) {
          $value = $value * 5;
          return $value;
       }
       
       $retval = multiply (10);
       Print "Return value is $retval\n";
    ?>
    
    

    Output:

    This will produce the following result

    
    
    Return value is 50