PHP array_combine() function (with example)

Hi everyone,

I am currently working on a PHP project and I came across the `array_combine()` function. I have read the documentation but I'm still having a bit of trouble understanding how it works.

From what I gather, `array_combine()` takes two arrays as input and combines them into a single array, using the values from the first array as keys and the values from the second array as values.

Could someone please provide me with a clear and simple example of how to use the `array_combine()` function? I think seeing an actual example would help me understand it better.

Thanks in advance for your help!

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bhalvorson

June 23 2023 at 05:09 PM

Hey folks,

I've had my fair share of encounters with the `array_combine()` function in PHP, and I thought I'd chip in with my personal experience.

One instance where `array_combine()` came in handy for me was when I needed to merge two arrays to create a dropdown menu options list. Here's a quick example:

php
// Two separate arrays

$options = ["apple", "banana", "orange"];

$values = ["fruit1", "fruit2", "fruit3"];



// Combining arrays to create an associative array

$menu = array_combine($options, $values);



// Outputting the result

foreach ($menu as $option => $value) {

    echo "<option value='{$value}'>{$option}</option>";

}

In this case, I used the `$options` array as the keys and the `$values` array as the corresponding values to create an associative array. Then, I looped through the resulting array to generate HTML options for a dropdown menu. Each option had the value from `$values` and the label from `$options`.

By doing this, I was able to effortlessly generate a dropdown menu with the desired options and their respective values.

I hope this example gives you a better understanding of how the `array_combine()` function can be used. If you have any further queries or if you need more examples, feel free to ask!

Happy coding, everyone!

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tromaguera

June 22 2023 at 10:15 AM

Hey there!

I recently encountered the `array_combine()` function while working on a project, so I'd be happy to share my personal experience with it.

One scenario where I found `array_combine()` to be useful was when I needed to merge two arrays to create an associative array with custom keys. Let me give you an example:

php
// Two separate arrays

$names = ["John", "Jane", "Bob"];

$ages = [25, 28, 30];



// Combining arrays to create an associative array

$result = array_combine($names, $ages);



// Outputting the result

print_r($result);

The output in this case would be:


Array

(

    [John] => 25

    [Jane] => 28

    [Bob] => 30

)

Here, I used the values from the `$names` array as keys and the corresponding values from the `$ages` array as values. This allowed me to create a combined array that associates each name with its respective age.

I hope this example sheds some light on how the `array_combine()` function works. Feel free to ask if you have any further questions or need more clarification!

Happy coding!

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qwatsica

June 20 2023 at 05:07 PM

Hello everyone,

I wanted to share how I utilized the `array_combine()` function in a unique way in one of my PHP projects. This function proved useful when I needed to merge two arrays and perform some custom calculations on the resulting associative array.

Let me walk you through my scenario:

php
// Two separate arrays

$products = ["item1", "item2", "item3"];

$prices = [10, 15, 20];



// Combining arrays to create an associative array

$inventory = array_combine($products, $prices);



// Performing calculations on the inventory

foreach ($inventory as $product => $price) {

    $discountedPrice = $price * 0.9; // Applying a 10% discount

    $inventory[$product] = $discountedPrice;

}



// Outputting the updated inventory

var_dump($inventory);

In this case, I used the `$products` array as keys and the corresponding values from the `$prices` array as their values. Then, I looped through the inventory and applied a 10% discount to each price, updating the values in the array accordingly.

By utilizing the power of `array_combine()`, I was able to create an associative array to represent my product inventory easily, and then perform calculations on it effortlessly.

I hope this example offers some fresh insights into how the `array_combine()` function can be utilized creatively. If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask!

Keep up the great work, fellow developers!

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