Run PHP Script From C++

Question

I can find a lot of information on running C++ programs from PHP, but not the other way around. I want to run a PHP script from C++, which will perform some calculations and then use "echo" for output. The C++ program should wait to receive the output from the PHP script and parse it before continuing.

Thanks!

As you are under Windows, consider reading this: msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/desktop/… Launch the PHP CLI interface and redirect stdout — gd1
– gd1, Commented Dec 30, 2013 at 21:21
I'll take a look at it. I've got some experience with different languages and just picked up C++ last night and learned the syntax quick because I think this is the best way to go about doing what I need to do. — J S
– J S, Commented Dec 30, 2013 at 21:23

gd1 · Accepted Answer · 2013-12-31 15:00:16Z

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Try this

#include <cstdlib>
int main(){
   system("php file.php");
   return 0;
}

edited Dec 31, 2013 at 15:00

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gd1 Over a year ago

This does not deal with the output

J S Over a year ago

Actually if I could get this to work I could just write to a file for output and deal with it that way, I'm brand new to C++ and would prefer not to have to dredge through the link you left me at this time. So if you can tell me how to make this guy's response work, I'll modify my PHP file accordingly and accept your answer!

gd1 Over a year ago

It's a horrible solution, however you just have to add #include <cstdlib> before everything else, and ensure php is in the PATH. Please consider following my advice (which is identical to the one of Dieter Lucking)

J S Over a year ago

I totally recognize why it's a horrible solution, but I need it for a very specific situation and I will make it work. Thanks!

gd1 · Accepted Answer · 2013-12-31 15:00:43Z

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You could utilize a pipe and run 'php script.php'. An annoying example for a pipe in windows (full of boilerplate) is at http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/desktop/ms682499%28v=vs.85%29.aspx

edited Dec 31, 2013 at 15:00

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