How do I get the function name inside a function in PHP?

user_104015 0
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Is it possible?

function test()
{
  echo "function name is test";
}
function php
4 Answers

The accurate way is to use the __FUNCTION__ predefined magic constant.

Example:

class Test {
    function MethodA(){
        echo __FUNCTION__;
    }
}

Result: MethodA.

user_547360

You can use the magic constants __METHOD__ (includes the class name) or __FUNCTION__ (just function name) depending on if it's a method or a function... =)

user_1018110

If you are using PHP 5 you can try this:

function a() {
    $trace = debug_backtrace();
    echo $trace[0]["function"];
}
user_1081340
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