Using Same Variable Names?

[TJMAudio]

Is it possible to use the same variable names in the same script more than once, say whether it be inside a function or in the script itself, without overwriting data?

 

First example:

 

$query = mysql_query("SELECT * FROM table1");
while($row = mysql_fetch_array($query)) {
$variable1 = $row['info'];
}

$query = mysql_query("SELECT * FROM table2");
while($row = mysql_fetch_array($query)) {
$variable2 = $row['info'];
}

 

Would $variable1 and $variable2 contain their own data, or would $variable1 be rewrote when $query and $row are reused?

 

Next example is reusing variables in multiple functions...

 

function one($var) {
$info = $var;
}

function two($var) {
$info = $var;
}

 

Is that possible, or will function two overwrite function one, and vice versa?

[marklarah]

no, they should be okay, as they will only be used when the script actually needs it. As long as you transfer the info into a separate variable (depends how you are using it), but you should have $info1 and $info2, or just return the outcome of the function.

[MasterACE14]

google variable scope