Can PHP call c routines ?

[Anon]

Hi,

I've never used PHP but have been asked to find out if it is possible to call c code from within PHP, so any pointers would be greatly appreciated.

Paul

[van__]

If your asking if you can include C straight into PHP and execute your user functions the answer is no.

For that, you want to use Mono or One or dare I say... .Net (just typing that makes me feel all dirty)

You can however compile your C code and execute the binaries and capture their output via PHP. And conversions from C to PHP aren't all that hard, since PHP is very similar in construct.

[Anon]

Have you tried using the System() function. You can use it to call up other programs.

[Anon]

Well,

the php source code is open. You can link whatever you want in to it, really.

"Use the force, read the source!", I've heard.