Best way to connect PHP script to executable on localhost

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I am creating a C++ app which must provide information to a PHP script running on the same box. I'm wondering what is the best way to connect the app with the PHP script?

I could create a simple HTTP server in C++, or I could create a tcp socket and listen for a connection (not sure what php offers for access to localhost ports), create a local domain socket, etc..

ideas?

The C++ program is a service that is constantly running, so I'm not sure exec from php makes sense. Unless you are suggesting I write a second executable that communicates with the services, and sends back results through stdout?

Also sounds like a lot of overhead to use exec

What about simple IPC methods as pipes?

VP.
– VP.

2014-01-28 10:35:32 +00:00
Commented Jan 28, 2014 at 10:35 — VP.
– VP., Commented Jan 28, 2014 at 10:35
Can I access IPC from my php script?

TSG
– TSG

2014-01-28 15:09:38 +00:00
Commented Jan 28, 2014 at 15:09 — TSG
– TSG, Commented Jan 28, 2014 at 15:09

user1918305 · Accepted Answer · 2014-01-28 10:37:55Z

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You could use the exec command.

answered Jan 28, 2014 at 10:37

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