You accidentally wrote define('DB_NAME', mydatabase); without quotes around the database name. What error will occur?

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You accidentally wrote define('DB_NAME', mydatabase); without quotes around the database name. What error will occur?

AWordPress will connect to a database named 'mydatabase' anyway

BA PHP syntax error because the string is not quoted

CThe site will load but with missing content

DNo error; PHP treats unquoted text as a constant

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand PHP string syntax
In PHP, strings must be enclosed in quotes. Missing quotes cause syntax errors.
Step 2: Predict error from unquoted string
Without quotes, PHP treats mydatabase as a constant, which is undefined, causing a syntax error.
Final Answer:
A PHP syntax error because the string is not quoted -> Option B
Quick Check:
Strings need quotes in define() [OK]

Quick Trick: Always quote strings in define() constants [OK]

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