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The RecursiveArrayIterator class

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This iterator allows for unsetting and modifying values and keys while iterating over arrays and objects, in the same way as the ArrayIterator. Additionally, it is possible to iterate over the current iterator entry.

Intro

This iterator allows for unsetting and modifying values and keys while iterating over arrays and objects, in the same way as the ArrayIterator. Additionally, it is possible to iterate over the current iterator entry.

Class synopsis

class RecursiveArrayIterator extends ArrayIterator implements RecursiveIterator { }

Predefined Constants

RecursiveArrayIterator Flags

RecursiveArrayIterator::CHILD_ARRAYS_ONLY: Treat only arrays (not objects) as having children for recursive iteration.

Changelog

Version	Description

Recursivearrayiterator

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RecursiveArrayIterator::getChildren

Returns an iterator for the current entry if it is an array or an object

RecursiveArrayIterator::hasChildren

Returns whether current entry is an array or an object

Source: reference/spl/recursivearrayiterator.xml · from the official PHP manual (php/doc-en)