about include()

[ted_chou12]

What is the most suitable condition to use include? I tried putting php codes in a txt file, and using the include function, the php codes in txt file actually function as php codes, not as normal texts... However, if you try to include php codes from a text file, wouldn't that be a bit risky? because if people enter php codes in there, it can gain a lot of access to information in the db.

Thanks for thinking about my question.

Ted

[MasterACE14]

the include() function is normally used for repetitive code, and/or variables and arrays that you use many times, and just to keep your code organised in separate files. How you use it is up to you.

 

Regards ACE

[thebadbad]

I see your concern. I would place all my include-files one directory UP from the actual domain-root. That way no one can access the include-files through their browser, but you still can with include().

 

E.g. when I access my server through FTP, my domain(s) and sub-domain(s) is located in a directory each (i.e. one directory level DOWN). Files located in the 'main' folder are safe.

 

..and I would include PHP files.