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Comprehensive Methods to Display Arrays in PHP and Laravel

Displaying an Array in PHP and Laravel

Here are several methods for displaying an array in PHP and Laravel, along with their examples and usage. Each method serves different purposes based on your requirements.

Topics: print_r, var_dump, var_export, json_encode, foreach, dd, dump, Blade, JSON

Table of Contents

  1. Using print_r()
  2. Using var_dump()
  3. Using var_export()
  4. Using json_encode()
  5. Using foreach Loop
  6. Using dd() / dump() in Laravel
  7. Using Blade Template Syntax in Laravel
  8. Using json_encode() in Blade

In PHP and Laravel, there are various ways to display arrays, depending on the context and the amount of detail needed. Here’s a guide to each method:

1. Using print_r()

  • Purpose: print_r() is useful for quickly viewing arrays in a human-readable format.
  • Syntax:
  $array = ['apple', 'banana', 'cherry'];
  print_r($array);
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  • Output: Outputs the array structure, showing keys and values.

  • Example Output:

  Array
  (
      [0] => apple
      [1] => banana
      [2] => cherry
  )
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2. Using var_dump()

  • Purpose: var_dump() provides detailed information about the array, including types and lengths.
  • Syntax:
  $array = ['apple', 'banana', 'cherry'];
  var_dump($array);
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  • Output: Detailed type and length information for each element.

  • Example Output:

  array(3) {
    [0]=>
    string(5) "apple"
    [1]=>
    string(6) "banana"
    [2]=>
    string(6) "cherry"
  }
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Explore these methods in depth to understand when and why to use each one. Each method has unique applications, ranging from debugging to front-end integration.

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