Add to an array in PHP [duplicate]

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Is it better to use [] or array_push() to add to an array in PHP?

I always use array_push(), but only because it seems proper.

$array = array();

array_push($array, array('1', '2', '3'));

// or

$array[] = array('1', '2', '3');

its better to use array_push() to add elements in an php array — Mohan Ram
– Mohan Ram, Commented Dec 22, 2010 at 14:50
See the second answer of the duplicate question. You question is not an exact duplicate but that answer is good for this one too. — Alin P.
– Alin P., Commented Dec 22, 2010 at 14:51

piddl0r · Accepted Answer · 2010-12-22 14:49:14Z

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I believe $array[] is more efficient.

answered Dec 22, 2010 at 14:49

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Turns out thats because i've seen it here : stackoverflow.com/questions/2431629/php-array-push-vs-myarray - do I delete my answer as it's a dup?

mario · Accepted Answer · 2010-12-22 14:50:13Z

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When comparing alternative syntax constructs, there are multiple attributes to take into consideration:

Only one of them is valid.

answered Dec 22, 2010 at 14:50

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