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Is it possible to declare an array as constant
Is it possible to use an array as a class constant in PHP?
I.e
const MYARRAY = array('123', '234');
If not why?
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1please use the search function before asking questions. we expect you to do research.Gordon– Gordon2012-06-25 07:15:33 +00:00Commented Jun 25, 2012 at 7:15
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15The duplicate discussed constants created using define(). Rules for class constants are not the same. Voting to reopen.Ja͢ck– Ja͢ck2013-04-10 06:56:53 +00:00Commented Apr 10, 2013 at 6:56
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You can somewhat convert an array to a string and store it as a constant. When you need it, you just reconvert it. Look into the (un)serialize example: stackoverflow.com/questions/1290318/…Armfoot– Armfoot2013-06-27 07:58:21 +00:00Commented Jun 27, 2013 at 7:58
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1@Jack, I agree because I find a way to do what I need (xdazz answer) thanks to this question - we aren't only interested in answer like "No, it isn't posibble", but in that which tells us how to do what we want.Line– Line2014-04-25 12:41:21 +00:00Commented Apr 25, 2014 at 12:41
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No, you can't.
But you could declare it as a static property.
public static $MYARRAY = array('123', '234');
---------------Update-----------------------------
Array const is available from PHP 5.6.
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Martin
This wouldn't be the same as a constant though as the value could be changed
xdazz
@Martin Yep, that's true, but you can not declare a constant with an array.
Martin
Can a static be declared private at least?
Camilo Martin
@Martin Furthermore, you can declare a public getter if you wanted something like a public constant.
Aminah Nuraini
Then I got this
Strict Standards: Accessing static property UPDATE:
This is now available in PHP 5.6 https://php.net/manual/en/migration56.new-features.php
No you can't assign an Array to PHP constant.
In http://www.php.net/manual/en/language.constants.syntax.php
Constants may only evaluate to scalar values
This is the reason.
Scalar values for examples are int, float, string
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Michiel Thalen
This is now available in PHP 5.6 php.net/manual/en/migration56.new-features.php