README

Simple class to fork processes in PHP and allow multi-threading.

Full documentation is available at https://duncan3dc.github.io/fork-helper/
PHPDoc API documentation is also available at https://duncan3dc.github.io/fork-helper/api/

Quick Example

Run some code asynchronously:

$fork = new \duncan3dc\Forker\Fork;

$fork->call(function () {
    for ($i = 1; $i <= 3; $i++) {
        echo "Process A - " . $i . "\n";
        sleep(1);
    }
});
$fork->call(function () {
    for ($i = 1; $i < 3; $i++) {
        echo "Process B - " . $i . "\n";
        sleep(1);
    }
});

sleep(1);
echo "Waiting for the threads to finish...\n";
$fork->wait();
echo "End\n";

Read more at https://duncan3dc.github.io/fork-helper/

Changelog

A Changelog has been available since version 2.0.0

Where to get help

Found a bug? Got a question? Just not sure how something works?
Please create an issue and I'll do my best to help out.
Alternatively you can catch me on Twitter

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