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PHP | hrtime() Function

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The hrtime() function is an inbuilt function in PHP which returns the high-resolution time of the system. Syntax:
mixed hrtime( bool $is_num_return );
Parameter: This function accepts a single parameter as mentioned above and described below:
  • $is_num_return: It is optional parameter of Boolean type. It specifies whether it return as a single number or array. If it set to TRUE then it returns as number or as an array of integers in case of FALSE. Default value is FALSE.
Return Value: This function returns the nanoseconds or an array of integers. Note: This function is available for PHP 7.3.0 and newer version. Below programs illustrate the hrtime() function in PHP: Program 1: This program sets $is_num_return to TRUE. php
<?php
print_r(hrtime(TRUE));
?>
Output:
149632499993800
Program 2: This program does not set $is_num_return value. It means it takes the default value. php
<?php
print_r(hrtime());
?>
Output:
Array ( [0] => 150389 [1] => 914027500 )
Reference: https://www.php.net/manual/en/function.hrtime.php

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