This method achieves the similar functionality as var_dump and print_r
but is more robust when handling complex objects such as Yii controllers.
public static dumpAsString ( mixed $var, integer $depth = 10, boolean $highlight = false ) : string | ||
$var | mixed | variable to be dumped |
$depth | integer | maximum depth that the dumper should go into the variable. Defaults to 10. |
$highlight | boolean | whether the result should be syntax-highlighted |
return | string | the string representation of the variable |