[Cronjob Returns] Returns of a Script that started via cronjob and processes background tasks #php #function #cronjob

cron-returns.php

<?php

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/* [Cronjob Returns] Returns of a Script that started via cronjob and processes background tasks #php #function #cronjob */
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// ...here the work is done... (use $status for feedback to browser)

if(php_sapi_name() == "cli") {
  // if it is called over console maybe its a cronjob an no answer is given
  header("Content-Type: text/plain");
  // exit script
  exit;
} 
else if(!empty($_SERVER["QUERY_STRING"])) {
  // if it is called over <img src="cron.php?img"> an 1x1 pixel gif is shown
  header('Content-Type: image/gif');
  echo base64_decode('R0lGODlhAQABAJAAAP8AAAAAACH5BAUQAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICBAEAOw');
  // exit script
  exit;
} else{
  // if its startet over the browser some infos are printed
  header('Content-type: text/html');
  // SHOW INFOS
  die($staus);
}