"@" needed? mysql_connect

[sitNsmile]

Okay, I've been doing a lot of coding, and I dont see what this is used for?

PHP Code:

@mysql_connect 


why not just

PHP Code:

mysql_connect 


or same thing

PHP Code:

@mysql_select_db 


to

PHP Code:

mysql_select_db 


what is the whole "@" deal?

Thanks

[Fou-Lu]

@ is the supression operator. Any errors that may be tossed by the usage of the function are ignored. @ is almost never required with proper error checking and trapping.

[sitNsmile]

Okay thanks. but is it more recommended to use it?

[bdl]

Although I'm guilty of using the error suppression operator myself on occasion, IMHO it is not recommended to use it, but rather to use proper error handling as Fou-Lu mentioned.

PHP Language Reference : Operators : Error control operators

Keep that language reference handy, I recommend reading through it as much as you can to gain a good grasp on PHP.

[JAY6390]

You should never need to use it with any well written code.