Run PHP function on html button click

Question

I need to run some PHP function when a button is clicked. I know this is not supposed to be php\'s use, rather js should do it, but what my functions are doing in gathering data

Answer 1

Use an AJAX Request on your PHP file, then display the result on your page, without any reloading.

http://api.jquery.com/load/ This is a simple solution if you don't need any POST data.