asort
Sort an array and maintain index association
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boolasort
arrayarray
intflagsSORT_REGULAR
This function sorts an array such that array indices maintain
their correlation with the array elements they are associated
with. This is used mainly when sorting associative arrays where
the actual element order is significant.
¬e.sort-unstable;
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array
The input array.
&sort.flags.parameter;
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&return.success;
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asort example
"lemon", "a" => "orange", "b" => "banana", "c" => "apple");
asort($fruits);
foreach ($fruits as $key => $val) {
echo "$key = $val\n";
}
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The fruits have been sorted in alphabetical order, and the index
associated with each element has been maintained.
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arsort
&seealso.array.sorting;