PHP: Add to array [duplicate]

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array_push() vs. $array[] = … Which is fastest?

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');

Just curious.

its better to use array_push() to add elements in an php array
See the second answer of the duplicate question. You question is not an exact duplicate but that answer is good for this one too.

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

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I believe $array[] is more efficient.

answered Dec 22 '10 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? – piddl0r Dec 22 '10 at 14:50

kjy112 · Answer 2 · 2010-12-22 14:49:26Z

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In terms of readability i prefer array_push() compare to []. However, array_push is abit slow in performance compare to array_push vs []

answered Dec 22 '10 at 14:49

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mario · Answer 3 · 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 '10 at 14:50

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marked as duplicate by Haim Evgi, Alin Purcaru, Jon, mario, Josh Dec 22 '10 at 14:52