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A linked list is a data structure that consists of a sequence of nodes, where each node contains a value and a reference (or link) to the next node in the sequence. Unlike an array, which stores elements contiguously in memory, a linked list stores elements in separate nodes, and the links connect these nodes.

Here's an example implementation of a linked list in PHP:

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OAuth (Open Authorization) is an open standard authorization framework that enables third-party applications to access the resources of a user on a web service without requiring the user to share their credentials (e.g., username and password) directly with the application. It is commonly used to provide secure and delegated access to APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) and services.

OAuth operates based on a series of interactions involving the user, the third-party application (client), and the web service (provider) that hosts the user's resources.

The oAuth flow typically involves the following parties:

  • Resource Owner (User): The individual who owns the resources (e.g., data, profile) on the web service.
  • Client Application (Third-party App): The application or service that wants to access the user's resources on the web service.
  • Authorization Server: The server responsible for authenticating the user and issuing access tokens.
  • Resource Server: The server that hosts the protected resources the client wants to access.

 

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The DISTINCT clause is a powerful feature in MySQL that allows you to retrieve unique rows from a result set obtained through a SELECT statement. It eliminates duplicate values and ensures that only distinct values are returned. This article aims to provide a detailed explanation of the DISTINCT clause in SELECT statements, along with examples to illustrate its usage.

Syntax: The syntax for using the DISTINCT clause in a SELECT statement is as follows:

SELECT DISTINCT column1, column2, ...
FROM table_name
WHERE conditions;

 

The DISTINCT keyword is placed immediately after the SELECT keyword, followed by a comma-separated list of columns that you want to retrieve unique values for. It can be used with one or more columns.

Example 1: Retrieving Distinct Values from a Single Column Let's consider a simple table named "employees" with a column called "department" containing duplicate department names:

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Polymorphism is a fundamental concept in object-oriented programming (OOP) that allows objects of different classes to be treated as objects of a common superclass. In PHP, polymorphism is achieved through method overriding and method overloading. It enables you to write code that can work with objects of different classes in a consistent manner.

 

Method Overriding:

Method overriding occurs when a subclass provides a different implementation of a method that is already defined in its superclass. The overridden method in the subclass must have the same name, return type, and compatible parameters as the method in the superclass. Here's an example:

class Animal {
    public function makeSound() {
        echo "The animal makes a sound.";
    }
}

class Cat extends Animal {
    public function makeSound() {
        echo "Meow!";
    }
}

class Dog extends Animal {
    public function makeSound() {
        echo "Woof!";
    }
}

$animal = new Animal();
$cat = new Cat();
$dog = new Dog();

$animal->makeSound();  // Output: The animal makes a sound.
$cat->makeSound();     // Output: Meow!
$dog->makeSound();     // Output: Woof!

In this example, the Animal class defines a makeSound() method. The Cat and Dog classes inherit from Animal and override the makeSound() method with their own implementations. When calling makeSound() on an object, the appropriate implementation is invoked based on the actual type of the object.