Generate array values dynamically

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I want to create a dynamic array that will look like this, using years:

array(2012,2011,2010,2009,2008,2007,2006,2005)

Basically I have the starting year which is constant, 2005, and I want the array to dynamically change each year, adding the new year. Currently, I grab the current year via:

$this_year = date('Y');

Is there some easy way to generate the array using the two known years, the constant 2005 and the current year?

Thanks for taking a look.

This search returns some related questions which would have helped you as well. — Felix Kling
– Felix Kling, Commented Mar 9, 2012 at 9:11
I was thinking more in terms of sequential numbers as oppose to years, I guess it's obvious that people would have tried this before specifically for years. — deflime
– deflime, Commented Mar 9, 2012 at 9:13

Carlos Campderrós · Accepted Answer · 2012-03-09 09:05:38Z

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$years = range(CONSTANT_YEAR, date('Y'));

answered Mar 9, 2012 at 9:05

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deflime Over a year ago

Thanks, figured it was easy. Lol, took me way to long to realize this generates an array and that I don't have to do array($years).. it's getting late, long day :)

Oriesok Vlassky · Accepted Answer · 2012-03-09 09:07:34Z

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http://php.net/manual/en/function.range.php

have you tried this?

answered Mar 9, 2012 at 9:07

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davidaam · Accepted Answer · 2012-03-09 09:12:29Z

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You could do something like this

$this_year = date("Y");
$years_array = array();
for ($i == 2005; $i < $this_year; $i++) {
array_push($years_array,$i);
}
print_r $years_array;

You use a for cycle that starts in 2005 and stops in current year, for each year it will add it to the end of the array, I haven't tested it but it should work

answered Mar 9, 2012 at 9:12

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Fivell · Accepted Answer · 2012-03-09 09:15:01Z

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Here it is http://php.net/manual/en/function.range.php $years = range(2005,date('Y'));

edited Mar 9, 2012 at 9:15

answered Mar 9, 2012 at 9:06

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deflime Over a year ago

Just curious, what is the point of the (int)? Does it need it?

Tamara Wijsman Over a year ago

date() returns a string, range() takes mixed; thus no conversion needed.

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