Input/Output
Output using Printf
- Data may be formatted and then output using the printf()
function
printf( FILEHANDLE FORMAT, LIST );
- Same syntax as the "C" printf function (supports all stdio "%" constructs)
$pi = 3.14159;
$i = 42;
printf( FH, "Stuff: %.2f, %d, %s\n", $pi, $i, "Hi" );
- Type "man printf" on any UNIX machine (or, see "PP 2nd ed" page 222)