PHP Fiber::suspend() Method: Usage and Examples

The PHP Fiber::suspend API performs a focused operation on an object or value. The examples below show its effect on actual data.

Suspends the currently executing Fiber and optionally yields a value to its caller.

What Is Fiber::suspend in PHP?

Suspends the currently executing Fiber and optionally yields a value to its caller.

Syntax:

Fiber::suspend(mixed $value = ...): mixed

The method accepts the following parameters:

• $value — Optional. The value to insert, store, or write; its accepted type depends on the underlying collection.

Return type declared by PHP: mixed. The value or side effect is demonstrated in the examples below.

Example 1: Basic Usage

This example uses a small input to make the main behavior visible.

<?php

$fiber = new Fiber(function (): string {
    $input = Fiber::suspend("waiting");
    return "completed: " . $input;
});
echo $fiber->start();
var_dump($fiber->isSuspended());

Output:

waitingbool(true)

Suspends the currently executing Fiber and optionally yields a value to its caller.

Example 2: A Different Input

A different set of values shows the same operation in another situation.

<?php

$fiber = new Fiber(function (): string {
    $input = Fiber::suspend("request");
    return "completed: " . $input;
});
echo $fiber->start();
var_dump($fiber->isSuspended());

Output:

requestbool(true)

A fiber must be suspended before resume() or throw(); getReturn() is available only after successful termination.

Practical Example: Applying the Feature

This example shows an application-style use of the feature, with its surrounding setup visible.

<?php

$fiber = new Fiber(function (): string {
    $input = Fiber::suspend("pending");
    return "completed: " . $input;
});
echo $fiber->start();
var_dump($fiber->isSuspended());

Output:

pendingbool(true)

The code is shown for learning. Adjust the class names, inputs and error handling to suit your application.

Important Behavior and Edge Cases

• A fiber must be suspended before resume() or throw(); getReturn() is available only after successful termination.
• Suspends the currently executing Fiber and optionally yields a value to its caller.
• Observe differences in empty inputs, invalid states and optional extension availability where relevant.

Comparison With Related Approaches

Common Beginner Mistakes

Key Takeaways

• Suspends the currently executing Fiber and optionally yields a value to its caller.
• A fiber must be suspended before resume() or throw(); getReturn() is available only after successful termination.
• Use the example that matches the values, runtime version and dependencies in your application.

Fiber::suspend is useful when its behavior matches the data structure and lifecycle of your PHP application. Choose it with a clear understanding of its preconditions and returned values.