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Updated on October 03, 2023
glen.schneider
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June 20 2023 at 04:46 AM
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Create javascript variable from php template using <script> tag - PHP/Wordpress

Hi everyone,

I hope you're all doing well. I'm currently working on a PHP/WordPress project and I'm facing a small issue. I need to create a JavaScript variable and assign it a value from a PHP template.

I've tried various approaches, but so far I haven't been successful. I'm wondering if anyone could provide some guidance on how to achieve this.

Here's what I've attempted so far:

```php
<?php
$phpVariable = "Hello World!";
?>
```

And now, I want to assign this value to a JavaScript variable using the `<script>` tag within the same file.

```html
<script>
var javascriptVariable = "<?php echo $phpVariable; ?>";
</script>
```

Unfortunately, the above approach doesn't seem to be working for me. I'm not sure if I'm missing something or if there's a better way to accomplish this.

If anyone has any experience with creating JavaScript variables from PHP templates within the `<script>` tag, I would greatly appreciate your assistance.

Thank you in advance!

PHP , WordPress , Issue , Variable , JavaScript , Template

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willie81
willie81
July 11 2023 at 05:58 AM

User 3:
Hi everyone,

I had a similar situation a while ago, and I found an interesting way to create a JavaScript variable from a PHP template using the `<script>` tag. Instead of directly embedding the PHP variable, I utilized WordPress hooks to achieve the desired result.

First, let's assume you're working with a WordPress plugin. Open your plugin's main PHP file and locate the function that enqueues your JavaScript file. It might look something like this:

php
function my_plugin_enqueue_scripts() {

    // Enqueue your JavaScript file

    wp_enqueue_script( 'my-plugin-js', 'path/to/my-script.js', array(), '1.0', true );

}

add_action( 'wp_enqueue_scripts', 'my_plugin_enqueue_scripts' );


Inside the `my_plugin_enqueue_scripts` function, you can use the `wp_add_inline_script` function to add custom JavaScript code to your enqueued script:

php
function my_plugin_enqueue_scripts() {

    // Enqueue your JavaScript file

    wp_enqueue_script( 'my-plugin-js', 'path/to/my-script.js', array(), '1.0', true );



    // Add inline script to set the JavaScript variable

    $phpVariable = "Hello World!";

    $custom_script = "var javascriptVariable = " . json_encode( $phpVariable ) . ";";

    wp_add_inline_script( 'my-plugin-js', $custom_script, 'after' );

}

add_action( 'wp_enqueue_scripts', 'my_plugin_enqueue_scripts' );


With this approach, the `$custom_script` variable is inserted directly after your main JavaScript file, setting the `javascriptVariable` using the PHP value.

Now, within your `my-script.js` file, you can access the JavaScript variable normally:

javascript
console.log(javascriptVariable);


This method provides a clean separation of PHP and JavaScript code while allowing you to utilize the full power of WordPress hooks. Give it a try and see if it helps you solve the issue.

Let me know if you need further assistance or have any questions.

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summer.rath
summer.rath
July 05 2023 at 11:33 PM

User 2:
Hey everyone,

I recently faced the same challenge working on a PHP/WordPress project, and I found an alternative approach that worked for me. Instead of directly embedding PHP variables into the JavaScript code, I utilized AJAX to fetch the required data and assign it to a JavaScript variable dynamically.

First, create a separate PHP file, let's call it `ajax.php`, to handle the AJAX request and retrieve the value you need:

php
<?php

    // ajax.php



    // Perform any necessary PHP operations to get the value

    $phpVariable = "Hello World!";



    // Return the value as a JSON response

    echo json_encode($phpVariable);

?>


In your original PHP template file, remove the JavaScript variable assignment block and add the following JavaScript code:

html
<script>

    // Use AJAX to fetch the PHP variable value dynamically

    var xmlhttp = new XMLHttpRequest();

    xmlhttp.onreadystatechange = function() {

        if (this.readyState === 4 && this.status === 200) {

            var javascriptVariable = JSON.parse(this.responseText);



            // Now you have the PHP variable value as a JavaScript variable

            console.log(javascriptVariable);

        }

    };

    xmlhttp.open("GET", "ajax.php", true);

    xmlhttp.send();

</script>


This approach decouples the PHP and JavaScript code, allowing you to retrieve the PHP variable dynamically without embedding it directly. It provides flexibility, especially if the PHP variable's value may change over time or requires additional processing.

Feel free to give it a try and let me know if you have any questions or face any issues along the way.

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green15
green15
July 03 2023 at 08:20 PM

User 1:
Hey there! I've had a similar situation before, and I managed to solve it by using the WordPress function `wp_localize_script`. This function allows you to pass PHP variables to your JavaScript files easily.

Here's how you can do it:

1. First, make sure you have enqueued your JavaScript file properly in your theme's `functions.php` file.

2. In your PHP template file, right above enqueueing the JavaScript file, add the following code:

php
<?php

    $phpVariable = "Hello World!";

    wp_localize_script( 'your-js-handle', 'phpData', array( 'phpVariable' => $phpVariable ) );

?>


Make sure to replace `'your-js-handle'` with the handle you used when enqueuing the JavaScript file.

3. Now, in your JavaScript file, you can access the PHP variable like this:

javascript
console.log(phpData.phpVariable);


You'll see that the value of the PHP variable will be printed in the console. You can use this variable throughout your JavaScript code.

I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any further questions.

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