Execute PHP script without including in current file

Question

Is there a way to execute a different php file without having to include it in the current executing php file? Can shell_exec help?

What do you want to achieve ? Please explain more in question. — Alok Patel
– Alok Patel, Commented Aug 5, 2016 at 12:40
@Shrey just explain what's the objective, is getting the thing done complex way good? — Golduno Support
– Golduno Support, Commented Aug 5, 2016 at 12:44
@GoldunoSupport Without understanding the context, How did you decide for yourself that this is the complex way? — Shreyansh Panchal
– Shreyansh Panchal, Commented Aug 17, 2019 at 12:56

GreensterRox · Accepted Answer · 2016-08-05 12:47:02Z

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e.g.

exec ('php -f /path/to/file.php',$output,$return);

answered Aug 5, 2016 at 12:47

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