| Re: Using count() as an array index [message #178429 is a reply to message #178422] |
Sun, 17 June 2012 13:57   |
Martin Leese
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Jerry Stuckle wrote:
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> Be aware, though - the typical array in PHP starts counting at 0, not 1.
> So an array of 3 elements would be numbered 0, 1 and 2. In this case,
> an element with an index of 3 (count($anArray)) is not set (and will
> give a warning if you try to use it).
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> You need to get used to this idea; it's used throughout PHP.
The test code I posted was taken from my
application in which I deliberately start my
array with [1]. This is because the array
holds numbered sections of an FAQ, and it
makes more sense to have Section 1 in array
element [1], etc.
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Regards,
Martin Leese
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