Filesystem Functions
PHP Manual

rmdir

Removes directory

Description

bool rmdir(string $directory, resourcenull $context = null)

Attempts to remove the directory named by directory. The directory must be empty, and the relevant permissions must permit this. A E_WARNING level error will be generated on failure.

Parameters

directory

Path to the directory.

context

A context stream resource.

Return Values

Returns true on success or false on failure.

Examples

Example #1 rmdir example

<?php
if (!is_dir('examples')) {
    mkdir('examples');
}

rmdir('examples');
?>

See Also

  • is_dir
  • mkdir
  • unlink