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