How can I call PHP functions by JavaScript?

Question

I am trying to call a PHP function from an external PHP file into a JavaScript script. My code is different and large, so I am writing a sample code here.

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Answer 1

Yes, you can do ajax request to server with your data in request parameters, like this (very simple):

Note that the following code uses jQuery

jQuery.ajax({
    type: "POST",
    url: 'your_functions_address.php',
    dataType: 'json',
    data: {functionname: 'add', arguments: [1, 2]},

    success: function (obj, textstatus) {
                  if( !('error' in obj) ) {
                      yourVariable = obj.result;
                  }
                  else {
                      console.log(obj.error);
                  }
            }
});

and your_functions_address.php like this: