PHP: array_push() function

PHP: Push one or more elements onto the end of array

The array_push() function is used to add one or more elements onto the end of an array. The length of array increases by the number of variables pushed.

Version:

(PHP 4 and above)

Syntax:

array_push(array_name, value1, value2...)

Parameters:

*Mixed: Mixed indicates that a parameter may accept multiple (but not necessarily all) types.

Return value:

The new number of elements inserted in array_name.

Value Type: Integer.

Example:

<?php
$array1= array('Mathematics','Physics');
array_push($array1,'Chemistry','Biology');
print_r($array1);
?>

Output:

Array ([0] => Mathematics [1] => Physics [2] => Chemistry [3] => Biology)

Pictorial Presentation:

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See also

PHP Function Reference

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