php:run:interactively
Run PHP interactively.
$ php -a
try on your machine
The command "php -a" starts an interactive shell that allows the user to enter and execute PHP code directly from the command line. It is useful for testing small pieces of code or experimenting with PHP without having to write a full script and then run it separately. The "-a" option enables the interactive shell mode in PHP. Once the shell is started, you can enter PHP code and see the output immediately. To exit the interactive shell, type "exit" or press Ctrl+D.
This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and
never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.