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PHP PHP Arrays and Control Structures PHP Conditionals Operators

Why can't i give up on a question?.I am not able to go through quiz till the end.

I am stuck.

index.php
<?php
$username = 'sketchings';
//Available roles: author, editor, admin
$role = 'editor';

//add conditional statement
if( $username && $role!='admin' ){
echo "You do not have access to this page. Please contact your administratior.";
}
?>

1 Answer

Algirdas Lalys
Algirdas Lalys
9,389 Points

Well you are almost there. Your answer is good but it seems you need some spaces around != operator and I would suggest to use isset() function.

<?
if( isset($username) && $role != 'admin' ) {

}
?>