PHP: why do I get "Array" instead of its content

Question

When I want to print the content of an Array, I always get the string "Array" instead of the content.

I've also tried: implode(",", $myArray);

but still I get "Array" rather than the content itself

Does $myArray contain nested arrays? Can you add the output of var_dump($myArray) to your question? — cdhowie
– cdhowie, Commented Nov 21, 2010 at 21:01
Are you storing another array within that one? You may have to call implode() recursively. — icanhasserver
– icanhasserver, Commented Nov 21, 2010 at 21:01
What would you like the output to look like? (Serious question, will help us craft an answer.) — user7675
– user7675, Commented Nov 21, 2010 at 21:08

Amber · Accepted Answer · 2010-11-21 21:00:54Z

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Use print_r() to recursively print arrays.

answered Nov 21, 2010 at 21:00

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Dolph · Accepted Answer · 2010-11-21 21:06:56Z

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implode() takes a maximum of two arguments:

 string implode ( string $glue , array $pieces )

var_dump($myArray);
var_export($myArray);
print_r($myArray);

answered Nov 21, 2010 at 21:01

Dolph

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Where did he try to use implode() with more than two arguments?

Ah, I misread the question as two empty strings: implode('','', $myArray);

Aurea · Accepted Answer · 2010-11-21 21:04:35Z

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var_dump($theArray);

This prints out the array in nice tabbed format, with both the keys / indices, value types and values shown.

answered Nov 21, 2010 at 21:04

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