function using itself

Discussion in 'PHP' started by promotingspace.net, Oct 6, 2008.

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    Hi
    can i use a function this way: 
    
function determinant($mtrix, $n){

if ($n=1) {
// do something
}
else
{
return aclcaulationssss*determinant($mtrix, $n-1);
}
}
    PHP:

     
    promotingspace.net, Oct 6, 2008 IP
  2. Greg Carnegie

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    YES, you can, it is called recurssion.

    Anyway, you could try using it instead of asking us. You would save some time wouldn't you? :)
     
    Greg Carnegie, Oct 6, 2008 IP