PYTHON symlink

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import os
os.symlink(target, link)

PHP symlink

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symlink

(PHP 4, PHP 5)

symlink — Creates a symbolic link

Description

bool symlink ( string $target , string $link )

symlink() creates a symbolic link to the existing target with the specified name link .

Parameters

target: Target of the link.
link: The link name.

Return Values

Returns TRUE on success or FALSE on failure.

Changelog

Version	Description
5.3.0	This function is now available on Windows platforms.

Examples

Example #1 Create a symbolic link


<?php
$target = 'uploads.php';
$link = 'uploads';
symlink($target, $link);

echo(readlink($link));
?>

Notes

Note: For Windows only: This function will only function if the system you run PHP from is Windows Vista/Windows Server 2008 or greater. Windows versions prior to that does not support symbolic links.

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PYTHON symlink

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