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What is the purpose of php.ini?

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Quick Answer php.ini is the main config file for PHP. Controls memory limit, upload size, error reporting, session settings, timezone, and extension loading. Located at /etc/php/php.ini (Linux). PHP reads it on startup. Changes need a server restart. Use phpinfo() to see what values are active. Each project can override with per-directory .user.ini files.

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php.ini configures PHP settings such as memory limits, error reporting, sessions, and upload sizes.
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