Close connection in PHP but keep executing script

Question

Anyone know how to close the connection (besides just flush()?), but keep executing some code afterwards.

I don\'t want the client to see the long proce

Answer 1

We solved this issue by inserting the work that needs to be done into a job queue, and then have a cron-script pick up the backend jobs regularly. Probably not exactly what you need, but it works very well for data-intensive processes.

(you could also use Zend Server's job queue, if you've got a wad of cash and want a tried-and-tested solution)