What will be the output when this PHP code is executed twice in separate requests?

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PHP - Request Lifecycle

<?php
$counter = 5;
$counter++;
echo $counter;
?>

A5 on first request, 6 on second request

B6 on first request, 7 on second request

C6 on both requests

DError because $counter is undefined on second request

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Analyze variable initialization
$counter is set to 5 at the start of each request.
Step 2: Increment operation
$counter++ increases it to 6 before echoing.
Step 3: Request isolation
Each request resets $counter to 5, so output is always 6.
Final Answer:
6 on both requests -> Option C
Quick Check:
Variables reset each request, so output repeats [OK]

Quick Trick: Variables reset each request, output repeats [OK]

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