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# DB_common::getOption()

DB_common::getOption() -- Determines current state of a PEAR DB configuration option

## Synopsis

``mixed getOption` (string $option)`

## Description

Determines current state of a PEAR DB configuration option

## Parameter

string `$option`

  name of the option to examine

## Return value

mixed the option's value

## Throws

Table 33-1. Possible PEAR_Error values

Error code | Error message | Reason | Solution
--- | --- | --- | ---
`NULL` | `unknown option` | The given option does not exist | Check `$option` for typographical errors

## Note

This function can not be called statically.

## Example

Example 33-1. Simple getOption() example
    <?php
    // Once you have a valid DB object named $db...
    if ($db->getOption('autofree')) {
        // do something...
    }
    ?>

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