serialize()

serialize()

function serialize(mixed $value): string

Generates a storable representation of a value.

Parameters:

• $value (mixed)

Returns: string

Availability

• Compiled (AOT): supported by the Elephc code generator.
• eval() (magician interpreter): not available inside eval’d code.

No examples yet — check examples/ and showcases/ for usage patterns.

Internals

For how serialize is implemented in the compiler, see the internals page.