WireDatabaseBackup::getDatabase() method

Get current database connection, initiating the connection if not yet active

Usage

$\PDO = $backup->getDatabase();

Return value

null \PDO WireDatabasePDO

Exceptions

Method can throw exceptions on error:

  • \Exception

$backup methods and properties

API reference based on ProcessWire core version 3.0.200

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