Re: opposite of array_unique()?

From: Date: Wed, 04 Aug 2004 19:59:35 +0000
Subject: Re: opposite of array_unique()?
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you could loop thru the array, and using a nested loop, test each value against all other values.. and keep ones that match in a new array. But as mentioned, SQL would be easier. Jason Curt Zirzow <php-general@zirzow.dyndns.org> wrote: > > * Thus wrote Adam Williams: > > for example if I have an array: > > > > array( [0] => 'dog', [1] => 'cat', [2] => 'rabbit', > > [3] => 'cat') > > > > how do I make it just have array ( [0] => 'cat' )? i want to drop the > > non-duplicates and trim the array to only have one of the duplicates? > > If you're pulling this data from a sql table, then you're better > off having the database server do this work for you. > > > Curt > -- > First, let me assure you that this is not one of those shady pyramid schemes > you've been hearing about. No, sir. Our model is the trapezoid! > > -- > PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) > To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php > >

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