Explain the difference between exec() vs system() vs passthru()?

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VietMX Staff asked 4 years ago

exec() is for calling a system command, and perhaps dealing with the output yourself.
system() is for executing a system command and immediately displaying the output – presumably text.
passthru() is for executing a system command which you wish the raw return from – presumably something binary.

Question Tags: Junior Level, PHP