PHP Run scripts without the need of a browser window to be open

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I'd like to know whether it is possible to have PHP run commands on a set loop, without the need of a user to be actively viewing it on a browser.

For example, mail sending - I'd like to be able to have this loop run, even when I close the browser, until I command it to stop.

$name = "Foo";
$to = $row['email'] //imagine it was fetched from a database;
mail($to,"Hello ".$name."! you won a million dollars!","Just kidding!");

After looking it up, I've noticed that some people mentioned it is possible to run PHP scripts as processes, I'd love to know if such a thing can be done, and if so I'd appreciate any help regarding the case

Thanks in advance!

Yes, the name of it is `CLI` what means, `command line interface`. Just simply run: `php.exe myfile.php` — vaso123, Dec 08 '14 at 12:37
Do you have to run it like that from the console? because I intended to even be able to start the loop from within a PHP script — Radicate, Dec 08 '14 at 12:40
Yes, you can run it from console. On *nix system, you can send it to the background also. — vaso123, Dec 08 '14 at 12:41

score 0 · Accepted Answer · edited May 23 '17 at 11:50

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You can use a queue manager like rabbitmq or beanstalk.

http://www.rabbitmq.com/

http://beanstalkapp.com/

or you can set tasks with cron.

How to create cron job using PHP?

edited May 23 '17 at 11:50

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With cron, is it possible to have a few tasks running simultaneously? – Radicate Dec 08 '14 at 13:02

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