print_r replacement

[Boofo]

I just found this little snippet of code that works great for replacing print_r when working with code, and thought I would share it here. It prints out like this:

Array
(
    [0] => 5
    [1] => 6
    [2] => 7
)

Here is the code:

PHP Code:

if (!function_exists("preprint")) {
     function preprint($s, $return=false) {
         $x = "<pre>";
         $x .= print_r($s, 1);
         $x .= "</pre>";
         if ($return) return $x;
         else print $x;
     }
 } 


@usage:

PHP Code:

preprint($x);   <- where $x = array() 


NOTE: The optional 2nd parameter can be set to "true", so the html-code is returned.

I haven't quite figured out what the 2nd perimeter actually does as no code has shown up for me when that has been enabled.

[Disasterpiece]

var_dump() / var_export() ?

Why re-invent the wheel?

[Boofo]

That does not format it so it is easily readable.

If you don't like it, don't use it. Keep the sarcastic comments to yourself.

[Disasterpiece]

Dude, what is wrong with you!?

Just trying to help, sorry :/

[Boofo]

I just woke up and that post was the first thing I saw. Maybe I read it wrong, If so, I apologize.

But, var_dump or var_export shows it all in one line. The pre tags format it so it is easier to view. I had been using var_dump until I found this.