YouTipFunc Misc Eval
# PHP eval() Function
[ PHP Misc Reference Manual](#)
## Example
Treat a string as PHP code to evaluate:
```php
The output of the above code execution is:
This is a $string $time morning!
This is a beautiful winter morning!
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## Definition and Usage
The eval() function evaluates a string as PHP code.
The string must be valid PHP code and must end with a semicolon.
**Note:** The return statement immediately terminates the evaluation of the string.
**Tip:** This function is useful for storing code in database text fields for later evaluation.
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## Syntax
eval(phpcode)
| Parameter | Description |
| --- | --- |
| _phpcode_ | Required. Specifies the PHP code to be evaluated. |
## Technical Details
| Return Value: | Returns the value passed to the return statement if called within the code string, otherwise returns NULL. Returns FALSE if there is a parse error in the code string. |
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| PHP Version: | 4+ |
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