How can I pass this defined value to iclude a file in my PHP script?
<p>I require a file in my PHP file</p>

<pre><code>require('config.local.php');
</code></pre>

<p>that contains the database credentials but it doesn't allow me to use some variables because of</p>

<pre><code>if ( !defined('AREA') ) { die('Access denied'); }
</code></pre>

<p>How can I pass this and access the variables instead of forcing people to add their database login/password?</p>

<p>Thank you.</p>
