Creating a Binary container

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Hi,

So I have this idea for making a Binary container with php. Google has not been much help so im just looking for a little insight so I can get started. I dont really want code (or at least alot) cause I want to be able to make this on my own.

 

What I want to know is first is it possible to make a Binary container using just php?

 

To explain what I mean by a Binary container. Think of .MYD files in MySQL or even .DLLs. A File that holds and is constructed of Binary. Not just a file you split using explode() function.

 

If that is possible then my next question is do I just use regular php binary read and write? then just handle the data with binary trees?

 

If I can get those to answered I should be able to research further on my own and make it.

 

Thanks in Advance

Z