How to use Function-return value in PHP
In this article, I will explain how the Function-return value can be used in PHP.
Function-return value in PHP
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A function can return a value using the return statement in conjunction with a value or object.
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In return value function, return keyword is used to return a value from a function.
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In return value function, return stops the execution of the function and sends the value back to the calling code.
Syntax
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function functionname(parameters)
{
code to be executed;
return value
}
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Example
The following example takes two integer parameters and add them together and then returns their total.
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<html>
<head>
<title>Function which returns value</title>
</head>
<body>
<h2 style="color: steelblue;">Function with return value example</h2>
<?php
function add($num1, $num2)
{
$total = $num1 + $num2;
return $total;
}
$return_value = add(50, 70);
echo "Returned value from the function : $return_value";
?>
</body>
</html>
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Output
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