PHP arrays are a useful way to store multiple elements of the same type in one variable. using php array functions making it easy to create lists of similar elements that can be accessed by index or key.
For example: if you want to store the 3 fruits name in a loop, then instead of defining 3 variables. you can do that easily and shortly with PHP array argument.
PHP array functions with examples
To create an Indexed array you need to use two function.
array(): Creates an array.range(): Creates an array containing a range of elements.
Lets see the example:
$fruits = array("apple", "banana", "orange");
echo "I like " . $fruits[0] . ", " . $fruits[1] . " and " . $fruits[2] . ".";
Output:
Indexed arrays function in php
Indexed arrays in PHP are simple arrays that use numeric indexes to store values. that means, each item has an index number in the array.
By default, PHP Indexed Arrays are Sarting from number 0. Then 1,2,3 and more. Each item in an indexed array can be accessed using its index number.
See the example again, $fruits[0] is targeting apple from array
Using shorthand syntax
you can use shorthand syntax (the square bracket [] notation) to create and manipulate indexed arrays.
// Creating an indexed array
$fruits = ["apple", "banana", "orange"];
// Accessing items
echo $fruits[0]; // Outputs: apple
Indexed arrays are a fundamental data structure in PHP that allow you to store and manipulate collections of data using numeric indexes.
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