What is the difference between die() and exit()?

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I know PHP two function die(); and exit();
I am using both function when I want to stop everything.
These two functions are doing the same thing?
Can I only use one of them?

They're equivalent, as stated explicitly in the documentation. However, I would _strongly_ advise to only use them on 'success' conditions, not on errors. If you want to stop on an error, use a `trigger_error("Tell me what actually went wrong". E_USER_ERROR);` (which would help serveradmins find those in the logs...) — Wrikken, Aug 14 '14 at 23:17

score 1 · Accepted Answer · answered Aug 14 '14 at 23:16

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There's no difference - they are the same.

PHP Manual for exit:

Note: This language construct is equivalent to die().

PHP Manual for die:

This language construct is equivalent to exit().

answered Aug 14 '14 at 23:16

Andrew

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I personally use die() because it sounds more extreme. – Bijan Aug 14 '14 at 23:17
:D I will use only die(); function – Giorgi Tabatadze Aug 14 '14 at 23:20
This is the way to go. Now if only PHP had a kill() function for extra brutality! – Andrew Aug 14 '14 at 23:20
Does the kill(); function is more safe then die(); or exit(); ? – Giorgi Tabatadze Aug 14 '14 at 23:21
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There's no kill() function. @Andrew just said if PHP had that function – kimbarcelona Aug 14 '14 at 23:27

What is the difference between die() and exit()?

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