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PHP array_values() Function

Quick summary: The PHP array_values() function returns all the values of an array and reindexes it.

PHP array_values() Syntax 

array_values(array $array): array
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PHP array_values() Basic examples 

var_dump(array_values(['a'=>1, 'b'=>2]));
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Output:
array(2) {
  [0]=> int(1)
  [1]=> int(2)
}

Extracts values and resets keys.

PHP array_values() Real-world usage 

$filtered = array_filter(['a'=>1,'b'=>2]);
var_dump(array_values($filtered));
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Output:
array(2) {
  [0]=> int(1)
  [1]=> int(2)
}

Reindexes arrays after filtering.

PHP array_values() Edge cases 

var_dump(array_values([]));
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Output:
array(0) {
}

Returns an empty array when input is empty.

PHP array_values() Common mistakes

Using array_values unnecessarily

Not always needed if keys matter.

Incorrect
array_values(['a'=>1,'b'=>2]);
Correct
['a'=>1,'b'=>2];

Use only when reindexing is required.

PHP array_values() Frequently Asked Questions

What does array_values() do?

array_values() returns all values from an array and reindexes them.

Does it reset keys?

Yes, numeric keys are reset.

Does it modify original array?

No.

Works with associative arrays?

Yes.

Use case?

Reindexing arrays.

Performance?

Fast.

Can it return empty array?

Yes.

Difference from array_keys()?

Returns values instead of keys.

Handles nested arrays?

Yes.

Can be combined with array_map()?

Yes.

Maintains order?

Yes.

Supports all types?

Yes.

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