having been trying to backup a mysql database using php but each time, i always get an empty file as the backed up file.
am worrying if anyone know the way out.

Do you use phpmyadmin? This would not be an issue if you did. Also, you can backup your mysql database from Cpanel (if you use it).

yep,

I am a very lazy person myself and believe strictly in the dictum of working smart and not hard. I also believe in maintaining libraries of code after each project, from which I copy and paste (as opposed to reinventing the wheel). cPanel gives you the ability to back up your DB. As new as I am to MYSQL/PHP, I have done this before and so know it is possible.

Try that out and get back to us.

Thanks,