Syntax
$json = json_encode(["name" => "Ada"], JSON_THROW_ON_ERROR);
$data = json_decode($json, true, flags: JSON_THROW_ON_ERROR);Examples
PHP JSON encode and decode example
A focused example you can adapt while practising.
$json = json_encode(["name" => "Ada"], JSON_THROW_ON_ERROR);
$data = json_decode($json, true, flags: JSON_THROW_ON_ERROR);Best practices
- Start with the smallest working example, then adapt it to your project.
- Use the language’s standard library and idioms before introducing extra dependencies.
Runtime & versions
PHP runtime on a server or CLI. Feature availability depends on the language and runtime version used by your project; consult the official reference below.
PHP Manual