Parse error: syntax error, unexpected '[' How to fix this one? [duplicate]

Question

I'm trying to initialize a function of CI in my native code.

$cipher->initialize( [ 'driver'=>'openssl', 'key' => $key ] );

I'm getting an error of Parse error: syntax error, unexpected '['

Can I ask how to fix this?

Using Php 5.3.3

You're using a version of PHP that does not support new array initialization syntax — Hanky Panky
– Hanky Panky, Commented Nov 16, 2016 at 5:41
Depending on the Version of PHP you are using: [] may or may not work. Try: $cipher->initialize( array( 'driver'=>'openssl', 'key' => $key ) ); instead (since you are using PHP 5.3). — Poiz
– Poiz, Commented Nov 16, 2016 at 5:41

Poiz · Accepted Answer · 2016-11-16 05:44:29Z

You are using PHP 5.3. The Array Initialization Construct: [] will not work. Instead, use this approach:

 <?php $cipher->initialize( array( 'driver'=>'openssl', 'key' => $key ) );

Muhammed Imran Hussain · Accepted Answer · 2016-11-16 05:42:42Z

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Your PHP version doesn't support [] use array() instead.

answered Nov 16, 2016 at 5:42

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Doruk Ayar · Accepted Answer · 2016-11-16 05:58:32Z

Don't use [], Use:

 <?php $cipher->initialize( array( 'driver'=>'openssl', 'key' => $key ) );