Re: isset

From: Date: Tue, 17 Apr 2007 00:05:30 +0000
Subject: Re: isset
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On Mon, April 16, 2007 6:10 pm, Jochem Maas wrote: > if I know it's an array I'll definitely use empty() over count() .... > count() needs to actually count the items where as empty() can return > false > as soon as it finds a singel element ... maybe I'm mistaken - if so > please > put me right. You're wrong. The count is maintained internally as items are added/removed, and it is an O(1) operation for PHP to "count" the array, as it already knows the answer and just returns it. -- Some people have a "gift" link here. Know what I want? I want you to buy a CD from some indie artist. http://cdbaby.com/browse/from/lynch Yeah, I get a buck. So?

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