list() funtion

list() :

The list() function is used to assign values to a list of variables in one operation.

Note: This function only works on numerical arrays.

Syntax :

   list(var1,var2...)

Example 1: 

  <?php

$animals = array("Dog","Cat","Horse");

list($a, $b, $c) = $animals;

echo "I have several animals, a $a, a $b and a $c.";

   ?>

Example 2: Using the second and third variables

    <?php

$animals= array("Dog","Cat","Horse");

list( ,$b , $c) = $animals;

echo "Here I only use the $b and $c variables.";

 ?>