Which of the following is the correct syntax to open a file for reading in PHP?

easy📝 Syntax Q3 of 15

PHP - File Handling

Afile_open('data.txt', 'r');

B$file = fopen('data.txt', 'r');

C$file = open('data.txt', 'read');

Dopen_file('data.txt', 'read');

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Identify correct PHP function for opening files
PHP uses fopen() to open files with a filename and mode string.
Step 2: Recognize correct mode for reading
The mode 'r' means open for reading only.
Final Answer:
$file = fopen('data.txt', 'r'); -> Option B
Quick Check:
fopen + 'r' = open for reading [OK]

Quick Trick: Use fopen(filename, 'r') to open files for reading [OK]

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