In this article, you will learn how to convert a variable into storable format. The serialize() function in PHP converts a storable representation of a value.
To serialize data means to convert a value to a sequence of bits, so that it can be stored in a file, a memory buffer, or transmitted across a network.
what is the syntax of the SERIALIZE() function in php?
serialize(value);| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| value | Required. Specifies the value to be serialized |
examples of the SERIALIZE() function
Example 1. In this example, we convert a storable representation of a value.
<?php
$data = serialize(array("Red", "Green", "Blue"));
echo $data;
?>
