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PHP dynamic menu highlights active states dynamically.

Introduction to PHP Dynamic Menus

Dynamic menus are an essential component of modern web applications, improving navigation by highlighting the active page or section. This guide demonstrates how to create a dynamic menu in PHP that highlights active states based on the current page URL.

Setting Up the Menu Structure

First, define your menu structure. This can be done using an associative array in PHP, where each menu item consists of a name and a corresponding URL.

Detecting the Active Page

To highlight the active menu item, compare the current page URL with the URLs in your menu array. This can be achieved using the PHP basename function.

Generating the Dynamic Menu

Next, loop through the menu items to generate the HTML for the navigation menu. Apply the active class to the list item that matches the current page.

Styling the Active Menu Item

Use CSS to style the active menu item. The following example applies a distinct background color to the active item.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you can create a dynamic menu in PHP that enhances user experience by clearly indicating the active page. This approach can be adapted to various web applications, providing a seamless navigation experience.

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