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PHP PHP Arrays and Control Structures PHP Conditionals Switch Statements

Alex Forseth
Alex Forseth
8,017 Points
Posted by Alex Forseth
Alex Forseth
8,017 Points

What is the definition of "check" in php?

What do they mean when they ask for a "check" in php?

switch.php 
<?php
//Available roles: admin, editor, author, subscriber
if (!isset($role)) {
    $role = 'subscriber';
}

//change to switch statement
switch($role)
{
  case 'admin':
      echo "As an admin, you can add, edit, or delete any post.";
      break;
  default: 
      echo "You do not have access to this page. Please contact your administrator.";
      break;
}

1 Answer

David Evans
David Evans
10,490 Points
David Evans
David Evans
10,490 Points

It is just another word for a conditional or option. In the case of a switch statement, it is another case element like you have.

Could also be another 'if' statement. Basically you're 'checking' a value.