SMRTR ProgrammingJul 3, 2025Daily.dev

Infinite loops in PHP

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PHP offers various ways to create infinite loops, including while(true), do...while(true), for(;;), and foreach() with generators. These loops can be useful for event handling but should be used cautiously to avoid unintended infinite execution in production. Recursive functions and goto statements can also create infinite loops, though less commonly used.

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