Re: [RFC] Add is_assoc_array() function
| From: | Bob Weinand | Date: | Sat, 21 Feb 2026 02:43:44 +0000 |
| Subject: | Re: [RFC] Add is_assoc_array() function | ||
| References: | 1 | Groups: | php.internals |
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Hey,
On 21.2.2026 03:35:11, Muhammed Arshid KV wrote:
Hi internals, I’ve proposed a small RFC to add |*is_assoc_array(array $array):* bool| to the PHP core. RFC: https://wiki.php.net/rfc/is_assoc_array The function detects associative arrays using internal storage *(|HT_IS_PACKED|)*. Similar helpers exist in frameworks, and a native version would be faster and more consistent. No BC breaks. No impact on SAPIs or OPcache. Feedback welcome. Thanks, Muhammed ArshidWhat's the difference between the negation of array_is_list() and is_assoc_array()? Bob