PHP Free Section Starter Challenge 25 min

3. Functions, Return Types & PHP 8 Match Expressions

Overview: Write typed functions `function calculate(): float` and modern `match()` blocks.

Concept & Syntax Guide

PHP 8 introduced `match()`, a safer and more concise alternative to `switch` that uses strict identity checks `===` and returns an expression directly.

Hands-On Practice Exercise

Create a License Fee Calculator with Match

Write a function `getLicensePrice(string $type): int` using a `match($type)` expression: "single" => 1499, "agency" => 3499, default => 0.

Target Output: Single License: ₹1499

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Hint: Check syntax carefully and make sure your code contains: Single License: ₹1499

PHP Code Editor

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<?php
function getLicensePrice(string $type): int {
    return match($type) {
        'single' => 1499,
        'agency' => 3499,
        default  => 0
    };
}

echo "Single License: ₹" . getLicensePrice('single');
?>