Search for something in a variable

[aQ]

Hello!

 

I have a variable ( $theProgram[name], found in a database, contains "MyProgram" ), and I have another one ($program[name], also found in a database, contains "CATEGORY: MyProgram"). I want to search for $theProgram[name] inside $program[name], and if I find it, I want to print out $program[information]. I don't know if this is possible, but help me if you can.

[per1os]

<?php

if (eregi($theProgram['name'], $program['name'])) {
    echo 'String was present.';
}else {
    echo 'The string was not present';
}
?>

[GingerRobot]

Dont mean to be picky, but you should use the strstr() function for this as its faster.

[per1os]

Dont mean to be picky, but you should use the strstr() function for this as its faster.

 

You can, but the speed difference is very minute for 1 record. That and with strstr() you need to make sure you use the === false parameter.

 

Either way works, I just hate using the === operator to check false variables, they bug me.