Shorter syntax for this array insertion

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Is there a better syntax for this array insertion in PHP? The array already has items and I'm adding items to it. I hate that I have to repeat the array name multiple times like this

$somearray[] = "new item 1"; $somearray[] = "new item 2"; $somearray[] = "new item 3";

It's impossible to answer without knowing a background. Why to ask oversimplified question instead of telling a real case? Where do you get these new values from? — Your Common Sense
– Your Common Sense, Commented Aug 26, 2010 at 6:52

deceze · Accepted Answer · 2010-08-26 06:09:06Z

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array_push($somearray, "new item 1", "new item 2", "new item 3");

answered Aug 26, 2010 at 6:09

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BoltClock Over a year ago

+1 Nice, didn't know array_push() accepted an arbitrary number of parameters printf()-style.

Your Common Sense Over a year ago

While the OP's method is still WAY readable. it is like operators in the code - horizontal positioning is a pain

deceze Over a year ago

@Col You can just break up the above over several lines if it's a concern. :) It greatly depends on the context though what's the most readable.

leonardys · Accepted Answer · 2010-08-26 06:10:37Z

how about this?

array_merge($somearray, array('new item 1', 'new item 2', 'new item 3'));

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