File Get Contents Loads 2GB Crashing 47 Web Servers?!

MEMORY EXPLOSION! file_get_contents() loads ENTIRE 2GB file into RAM! 47 web servers CRASHED! Tax deadline missed! 12K users disconnected! $12M class action lawsuit! Lead developer FIRED!

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