PHP compact() Function
Example
Create an array from variables and their values:
<?php
$firstname = "Peter";
$lastname = "Griffin";
$age = "41";
$result = compact("firstname", "lastname", "age");
print_r($result);
?>
Run example »
$firstname = "Peter";
$lastname = "Griffin";
$age = "41";
$result = compact("firstname", "lastname", "age");
print_r($result);
?>
Definition and Usage
The compact() function creates an array from variables and their values.
Note: Any strings that does not match variable names will be skipped.
Syntax
compact(var1,var2...)
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| var1 | Required. Can be a string with the variable name, or an array of variables |
| var2,... | Optional. Can be a string with the variable name, or an array of variables. Multiple parameters are allowed. |
Technical Details
| Return Value: | Returns an array with all the variables added to it |
|---|---|
| PHP Version: | 4+ |
More Examples
Example 1
Using a string that does not match a variable, and an array of variable names:
<?php
$firstname = "Peter";
$lastname = "Griffin";
$age = "41";
$name = array("firstname", "lastname");
$result = compact($name, "location", "age");
print_r($result);
?>
Run example »
$firstname = "Peter";
$lastname = "Griffin";
$age = "41";
$name = array("firstname", "lastname");
$result = compact($name, "location", "age");
print_r($result);
?>
PHP Array Reference
