How to pass an array into a function, and return the results with an array

Question

So I\'m trying to learn how to pass arrays through a function, so that I can get around PHP\'s inability to return multiple values. Haven\'t been able to get anything to work so

Answer 1

I always return multiple values by using a combination of list() and array()s:

function DecideStuffToReturn() {
    $IsValid = true;
    $AnswerToLife = 42;

    // Build the return array.
    return array($IsValid, $AnswerToLife);
}

// Part out the return array in to multiple variables.
list($IsValid, $AnswerToLife) = DecideStuffToReturn();

You can name them whatever you like. I chose to keep the function variables and the return variables the same for consistency but you can call them whatever you like.

See list() for more information.