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    Understanding Variable Functions

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    Would you say that a php key is a synonym of php value?

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  • Miguel Nunez
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    Don't say return returns a value which is very confusing but what's the difference between an echo and a return.

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    How do I set the string of $func to be the actual function name?

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    Why a variable function?

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    How did the function func() echo when there wasn't any?

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    What is the practical use of using Variable Functions?

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    How does a function can be called without set of ()

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