4 Nov 2019, 5:05 PM
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PHP 'mixed' comparisons ... a cautionary tale.
Be careful when comparing variables of different types, e.g. string vs. integer. Here's a teeny example to illustrate the potential issue:
<?php
require 'includes/application_top.php';
$uprid = '34:4278f8122dfb723f87dcddf3714a70f2';
$prid = (int)zen_get_prid($uprid);
$not = ($prid != $uprid) ? ' not' : '';
echo "'$prid' is$not equal to '$uprid'<br>";
$not = (((string)$prid) != $uprid) ? ' not' : '';
echo "(string)'$prid' is$not equal to '$uprid'";
require DIR_WS_INCLUDES . 'application_bottom.php';
Create a .php file in the root of your Zen Cart (e.g. test.php) and run it as mystore.com/test.php; you'll be surprised at the output!