PHP list() Function
PHP list Definition and Usage
The list() function is used to assign values to a list of variables in one operation.
PHP list Syntax
Parameter |
Description |
var1 |
Required. The first variable to assign a value to |
var2 |
Optional. More variables to assign values to |
PHP list Tips and Notes
Note: This function only works on numerical arrays.
PHP list Example 1
<?php $my_array = array("Dog","Cat","Horse");
list($a, $b, $c) = $my_array;
echo "I have several animals, a $a, a $b and a $c."; ?> |
The output of the code above will be:
| I have several animals, a Dog, a Cat and a Horse. |
PHP list Example 2
<?php $my_array = array("Dog","Cat","Horse");
list($a, , $c) = $my_array;
echo "Here I only use the $a and $c variables."; ?> |
The output of the code above will be:
| Here I only use the Dog and Horse variables. |
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