Php Array Elements Sort Function

What is sort Function?

Explanation

The "sort" function sorts elements of an array.

Syntax:


sort(array,sort type)

In the above syntax "array" is the array to be sorted. The "sort type" specifies the type in which the elements to be sorted, for example "SORT_REGULAR",is the default type, "SORT_NUMERIC", treat values numerically, "SORT_STRING", treat values as strings, "SORT_LOCALE_STRING", treat values as string based on local setting.

Example :


<?php
$b=array("a"=>"Grapes","b"=>"Apple","c" =>"Cherry");
sort($b);
print_r($b);
?>
Result :

[0] => Apple
[1] => Cherry
[2] => Grapes

In the above example the array "$b" is sorted, displays the elements value starting from "Apple".

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