I want to make an array with a random amount of values between 2 and 5.
Each value would be 50.
What's the easiest way to do this?
eg:
$array = array(50,50,50,50)
$array = array(50,50)
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$array = array_fill(0,rand(2,5), 50) is the simplest I can think of.
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Try with:
$array = array_fill(0, rand(2, 5), 50);
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$array = array();
for($i = 0, $max = rand(2,5); $i < $max; $i++) $array[] = 50;
This will create an array with 2 to 5 items with the value 50.
Edit: An easier solution is to use array_fill():
$array = array_fill(0, rand(2, 5), 50);
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Take a look at mt_rand(). To generate a random number between 2 and 5 (inclusive):
$random = mt_rand(2, 5);
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FtDRbwLXw6
@TimWolla: Why the -1? Not coding it for him does not mean my answer is not helpful to him, or others reading this.
TimWolla
In my opinion this is not helpful enough. Simple as that.
FtDRbwLXw6
@TimWolla: In my opinion, you're missing the point of a +1/-1 system if you think "not helpful enough" warrants a -1. Just don't vote on it at all if it's "not helpful enough." It's not incorrect, and not bad advice, and it could be helpful to others. Simple as that.
TimWolla
Seems like you are right. But sadly I can no longer remove the downvote :/