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The document provides a comprehensive overview of arrays in PHP, detailing three main types: indexed arrays, associative arrays, and multidimensional arrays. It includes examples of creating, accessing, modifying, and adding elements to each type of array, as well as common array functions. Understanding these concepts is essential for efficient PHP programming.

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The document provides a comprehensive overview of arrays in PHP, detailing three main types: indexed arrays, associative arrays, and multidimensional arrays. It includes examples of creating, accessing, modifying, and adding elements to each type of array, as well as common array functions. Understanding these concepts is essential for efficient PHP programming.

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PHP Array: Theory and Examples

1. Arrays in PHP: Full Detail

An array is a data structure that allows you to store multiple values in a single variable. PHP arrays

can store different types of data and are categorized into three types:

1. Indexed Arrays

2. Associative Arrays

3. Multidimensional Arrays

---

### 1. Indexed Arrays

Indexed arrays store values with numeric indices starting from 0. These arrays are useful when you

need a simple list of elements.

#### Creating an Indexed Array

```php

$fruits = array("Apple", "Banana", "Orange", "Grapes");

```

#### Accessing Array Elements

```php

echo $fruits[0]; // Output: Apple

echo $fruits[1]; // Output: Banana

```
#### Modifying an Indexed Array

```php

$fruits[1] = "Mango"; // Changes "Banana" to "Mango"

echo $fruits[1]; // Output: Mango

```

#### Adding Elements to Indexed Array

```php

$fruits[] = "Pineapple";

```

---

### 2. Associative Arrays

Associative arrays store values using custom keys, which can be strings or numbers. This type of

array is useful when you want to associate a value with a descriptive name.

#### Creating an Associative Array

```php

$person = array("name" => "John", "age" => 30, "city" => "New York");

```

#### Accessing Values Using Keys

```php

echo $person["name"]; // Output: John


echo $person["age"]; // Output: 30

```

#### Modifying Associative Arrays

```php

$person["age"] = 31;

echo $person["age"]; // Output: 31

```

#### Adding Elements to Associative Array

```php

$person["email"] = "[email protected]";

```

---

### 3. Multidimensional Arrays

Multidimensional arrays store arrays within arrays, making them ideal for more complex data

structures like tables or matrices.

#### Creating a Multidimensional Array

```php

$matrix = array(

array(1, 2, 3),

array(4, 5, 6),

array(7, 8, 9)
);

```

#### Accessing Multidimensional Array Elements

```php

echo $matrix[0][0]; // Output: 1

echo $matrix[1][2]; // Output: 6

```

#### Iterating Over a Multidimensional Array

```php

foreach ($matrix as $row) {

foreach ($row as $value) {

echo $value . " ";

echo "<br>";

```

#### Adding Elements to a Multidimensional Array

```php

$matrix[] = array(10, 11, 12);

```

---

### Common Array Functions in PHP


1. `count($array)`: Returns the number of elements in an array.

2. `array_push($array, $value)`: Adds elements to the end of the array.

3. `array_pop($array)`: Removes the last element from an array.

4. `in_array($value, $array)`: Checks if a value exists in an array.

5. `array_merge($array1, $array2)`: Merges two arrays.

---

Conclusion:

Arrays are an essential part of PHP programming and come in various types to suit different needs.

Indexed arrays are useful for simple lists, associative arrays allow for key-value pairs, and

multidimensional arrays are useful for more complex data. Understanding how to work with arrays is

crucial for developing efficient PHP applications.

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