How to merge multidimensional arrays in PHP?
Read OriginalThis technical article clarifies a common PHP confusion: using array_merge vs. array_merge_recursive to combine multidimensional arrays. It demonstrates with code examples how array_merge_recursive can create nested arrays unexpectedly, while array_merge correctly overrides values, even at deep levels. It also briefly mentions the alternative + operator.
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