How to use sort in PHP
In this article, I will explain how the sort() function can be used in PHP.
sort() function in PHP
- The sort() function is used to sort an array by the values.
- In sort() function, elements will be arranged from lowest to highest.
- The sort() function assigns new keys for the elements in the array.
- In sort() function, Existing keys will be removed.
- The sort() function returns TRUE on success, or FALSE on failure.
Syntax
Parameter
- array array is required parameter. the specified array to be sort.
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sorttype sorttype is optional parameter. it determine, how to sort the array values. Possible values of sorttype is
- SORT_REGULAR - this is the default case value. it don't change types.
- SORT_NUMERIC - it's treat values numerically.
- SORT_STRING - it's treat values as strings.
- SORT_LOCALE_STRING - it's treat values as strings, based on local settings.
Example
The following example show to how the sort() function can be used in PHP.
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<html>
<body>
<h3 style="color: royalblue;">sort() function example in PHP</h3>
<?php
$my_demo = array("a" => "Nitin".'<br/>', "b" => "Manish".'<br/>', "c" =>
"Arvind".'<br/>');
sort($my_demo);
print_r($my_demo);
?>
</body>
</html>
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Output
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