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PHP Array current() Function (With Examples)
In this tutorial, we will learn about the PHP current() function with its usage, syntax, parameters, return value, and examples.
By IncludeHelp Last updated : December 31, 2023
PHP current() function
An array in PHP has a current pointer which points to the first element by default, current() function is used to get the current elements of an array. It accepts an array and returns its current element.
Syntax
The syntax of the current() function:
current(arr);
Parameters
The parameters of the current() function:
Return Value
The return type of this method is mixed, it returns the value of the array element that's currently being pointed to by the internal pointer. [Source]
Note
- In an array which contains keys and values, it returns only value not a key.
- current() returns only the current element, it does not move the pointer to next element.
Sample Input/Output
Input:
$arr1 = array(10, 20, 30, 40, 50);
Output:
10
Input:
$arr2 = array("name" => "Amit", "age" => 21, "Gender" => "Male");
Output:
Amit
PHP current() Function Example
<?php
$arr1 = array(10, 20, 30, 40, 50);
$arr2 = array("name" => "Amit", "age" => 21, "Gender" => "Male");
//printing current element
echo current($arr1). "\n";
echo current($arr2). "\n";
?>
Output
The output of the above example is:
10
Amit
To understand the above example, you should have the basic knowledge of the following PHP topics: