Variadics Operator
Explore the use of the variadics operator in PHP 8 to handle functions with an unknown number of arguments. Understand its applications in procedural and object-oriented contexts, including improvements in method signature compatibility and practical examples for SQL query building.
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The variadics operator consists of three leading dots (…) preceding a normal PHP variable (or object property). This operator has actually been with the language since PHP 5.6. It’s also referred to as the following:
Splat operator
Scatter operator
Spread operator
Before we dive into the improvements PHP 8 has made using this operator, let’s have a quick look at how the operator is normally used.
Unknown number of arguments
One of the most common uses for the ...