rarebit Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 What are the speed implications of using an associative array compared to general numerical array? I've been writing a form class,inside is an associative array based on each elements' name, then each of those has a general numeric array for the details, e.g. type, name, value, size, alt, etc. With all the numerous types of form elements this can start to become confusing because each type has a different argument list. This helper will be put into an already burgeoning cms system, not only will the size of the source of the helper increase, but also the memory footprint when in use and probably longer comparison routines. I probably have already talked myself out of 'form before function' and will go for the correct 'form follows function', but... (sometimes it just helps to get it off y'r chest!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToonMariner Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 I doubt you will notice any decrease in speed if you use text indices in your arrays (it will help you no end though!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rarebit Posted November 19, 2007 Author Share Posted November 19, 2007 Well i've got the general one up to virtual completion, so when time i'll update to associative and run some tests. How do I dump all the php memory table? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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