storing multiple values in same array with same index

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If I want to add multiple values in array having same index in PHP, then can it be possible to create this type of an array? For e.g.,

fruits[a]="apple";
fruits[a]="banana";
fruits[a]="cherry";
fruits[b]="pineapple";
fruits[b]="grappes";

I want array to look like as below:-

fruits = {[a]=>"apple",[a]=>"banana",[a]=>"cherry",[b]=>"pineapple",[b]=>"grappes"};

If you are using java, I would suggest you to use Map with key and corresponding to that key list of object as a value. — subodh
– subodh, Commented Oct 8, 2015 at 5:36

jitendrapurohit · Accepted Answer · 2016-03-04 12:47:43Z

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You cannot define multiple value under same key or index. In your case -

fruits[a]="apple";
fruits[a]="banana";

Here apple will be replaced by banana.

Instead, you may define array as -

fruits[a][] = "apple";
fruits[a][] = "banana";

edited Mar 4, 2016 at 12:47

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answered Oct 8, 2015 at 5:55

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Vlk · Accepted Answer · 2015-10-08 07:48:33Z

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Edit: i updated my answer with php code, but i don't code php usually, this might not be the most optimal solution, i tried this code in a php sandbox

$subarray1[0] = "apple";
$subarray1[1] = "banana";
$subarray1[2] = "cherry";

$subarray2[0] = "pineapple";
$subarray2[1] = "grappes";

$fruits[0] = $subarray1;
$fruits[1] = $subarray2;

foreach( $fruits as $key => $value ){
    foreach( $value as $key2 => $value2 ){
        echo $key2."\t=>\t".$value2."\n";
    }
}

edited Oct 8, 2015 at 7:48

answered Oct 8, 2015 at 5:40

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Patel Kishan · Accepted Answer · 2015-10-08 06:38:48Z

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use implode and explode .

subarray1[0] = "apple"
subarray1[1] = "banana"
subarray1[2] = "cherry"

subarray2[0] = "pineapple"
subarray2[1] = "grappes"

It is store data with ,(comma)

$ar="";
for($i=0;$i<=count(subarray1);$i++)
{
$ar[]=subarray1[$i];
}
$rt=implode(',',$ar);
 echo $rt;

It is Remove ,(comma) form array

$ex=explode(",",$ar);
print_r($ex);

answered Oct 8, 2015 at 6:38

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