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How do I find the first 5 files in a directory with PHP?

How would I list the first 5 files or directories in directory sorted alphabetically with PHP?

Solution

  • Using scandir():

    array_slice(array_filter(scandir('/path/to/dir/'), 'is_file'), 0, 5);

    The array_filter() together with the is_file() function callback makes sure we just process files without having to write a loop, we don't even have to care about . and .. as they are directories.

    Or using glob() - it won't match filenames like .htaccess:

    array_slice(glob('/path/to/dir/*.*'), 0, 5);

    Or using glob() + array_filter() - this one will match filenames like .htaccess:

    array_slice(array_filter(glob('/path/to/dir/*'), 'is_file'), 0, 5);