jquery ajax call returns php file contents

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I have a jQuery ajax function which queries a php file (carousel.php) and does some stuff with the result. This all works fine on our development server, but on our live server the script seems to fail and returns the content of the PHP file (the raw code). So the PHP isn't even executed. What could be the case here?

        $.ajax({
        url: 'carousel.php',
        dataType: 'json',
        cache: false,
        success: function(result){
            if(result.success){
                if (result.numRows == 0) {
                    $('#insert').css('display','none');
                }
                $('#selectBox').html(result.html);
            } 
        }
    })

When you run the file within the broswer, does it execute or it return raw code ? — David Bélanger
– David Bélanger, Commented Mar 26, 2012 at 14:56
Hmmm... It presents me with the options to open or download the file. — tvgemert
– tvgemert, Commented Mar 26, 2012 at 15:05
Ok so the solution I see is map the .php extension to the PHP file type or check the extension .. is it php3 or something ? — David Bélanger
– David Bélanger, Commented Mar 26, 2012 at 15:10
Also, try to create a PHP file with an error in it and try to open it in your browser. Also try a different broswer / PC. — David Bélanger
– David Bélanger, Commented Mar 26, 2012 at 15:10
tutorialdash.com/tutorial/website-development/web-servers/view/… — David Bélanger
– David Bélanger, Commented Mar 26, 2012 at 15:18

slash197 · Accepted Answer · 2012-03-26 14:57:29Z

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You probably use <? tag in your php file and short open tag is not enabled on your server.

answered Mar 26, 2012 at 14:57

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3 Comments

PeeHaa Over a year ago

Do people still use it? If that really is the case OP deserves it, but I doubt it (at least I hope not :0 ).

slash197 Over a year ago

I don't know, that's why I wrote "probably" :)

tvgemert Over a year ago

Thanks, good hint (I'm aware). Nope don't use short open tag here.

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