isset($var)
checks that the variable is defined in the current scope and its value is not null. Some examples:
<?php
isset($var); //false
?>
<?php
$var = null;
isset($var); //false
?>
<?php
$var = "some string";
isset($var); //true
?>
<?php
$var = "";
isset($var); //true
?>
<?php
$var = false;
isset($var); //true
?>
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