Question

When I’m naming array-type variables, I often am confronted with a dilemma: Do I name my array using plural or singular?

For example, let’s say I have an array of names: In PHP I would say: $names=array('Alice','Bobby','Charles');

However, then lets say I want to reference a name in this array. For Bobby, I’d say: $names[1]. However, this seams counter-intuitive. I’d rather call Bobby $name[1], because Bobby is only one name.

So, you can see a slight discrepancy. Are there conventions for naming arrays?

Answer 1

I use the plural form. Then I can do something like:

$name = $names[1];