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What does the $_SESSION superglobal array in PHP store?

easy📝 Conceptual Q1 of 15
PHP - Sessions and Cookies
What does the $_SESSION superglobal array in PHP store?
AData that persists across multiple pages for a user
BTemporary variables inside a single function
CConfiguration settings for the PHP server
DUser input from HTML forms
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
  1. Step 1: Understand the role of $_SESSION

    The $_SESSION array stores data that remains available across different pages during a user's visit.

  2. Step 2: Compare with other options

    Temporary variables are local, configuration settings are not stored here, and user input is stored in $_POST or $_GET.

  3. Final Answer:

    Data that persists across multiple pages for a user -> Option A
  4. Quick Check:

    Session data = Persistent user data [OK]
Quick Trick: Session stores user data across pages, not temporary or config [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Confusing session with local variables
  • Thinking session stores server config
  • Mixing session with form input arrays

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