use php command line

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Like the way we can use python in command line from its command line interpreter in order to test whether small code snippets are fine or not, how can I do the same with PHP (or can I)?

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C:\wamp\bin\php\php5.3.4>php -a
Interactive mode enabled

doesn't give me php prompt

can someone show an example on how do have an interactive shell in php.

robert · Accepted Answer · 2012-05-19 00:09:41Z

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The PHP Manual has a section on command line usage.

There's also details on an interactive shell.

edited May 19, 2012 at 0:09

answered May 19, 2012 at 0:03

robert

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Ank Over a year ago

Thanks for the link. I am aware of this link but I was looking for an interactive shell that we get in python. Is there a way I can use a similar interactive shell in php. something like when I write echo "Hello World!", it instantly prints "Hello World"

Ank Over a year ago

I looked into that.. It doesn't work.. (check my updated post)

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