Difference between echo and print_r in php?
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  <a href="http://stackoverflow.com/questions/1647322/whats-the-difference-between-echo-print-and-print-r-in-php">What’s the difference between echo, print, and print_r in PHP?</a>  </p>
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<p>I am able to use both of these with seemingly the same effect.  Is there a difference between the two?  And is one preferred over the other?</p>

<p>Thanks!</p>
