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PHP

Andrew Folts
Andrew Folts
14,238 Points
Posted by Andrew Folts
Andrew Folts
14,238 Points

Why does PHP require ' ' => ' ' for arrays instead of just : like Javascript?

This seems like really unnecessary syntax, but I'm sure there's a reason.

1 Answer

Codin - Codesmite
Codin - Codesmite
8,600 Points
Codin - Codesmite
Codin - Codesmite
8,600 Points

Because that is the Syntax, not all programming languages are similiar, many have differences in their syntax and many have similiarities.

It is kind of like asking why is English(UK Traditional) colour when it is easier to type/write English(US) color, it's just differences in the language :)