Execute a php file via another php file

[unicorn11]

Hi,

I have 2 php files, i want one php file(a.php) to execute / run the other php file (b.php) but not wait for that file (b.php) to complete its execution for it to complete its (a.php) own execution as well. is this possible , if yes then how?

thanks in advance.

Regards
unicorn11

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[jpadie]

i think i would have pointed you towards the process control functions in php. and in particular towards this one

 

[Kozusnik]

Also see 'shell_exec'.

Mark

 

[webdev007]

Interesting comments from MagicalTux
from the manual
<<<
Forking in an apache module is rather complex, and one of the most important things you should remember is to let your child kill himself with SIGKILL. If you just call exit(), you might end having duplicate headers.
Forking from an Apache module is NOT RECOMMANDED unless you know what you do and fully understand how apache works.
>>>

 

[jpadie]

I agree. i would use the apache php script to call a cgi script and the create the forks within the cgi script. and, of course, be very careful about what returns are sent from the child processes into the apache process.

of course much less of an issue if you are using cgi or fastcgi with apache rather than the sapi module.