Backend Development 2 min read
PHP shuffle() Function – Randomly Shuffle an Array
This article explains the PHP shuffle() function, describing its purpose of randomly reordering array elements, the required array parameter, the boolean return value, and provides a complete example with sample output to illustrate its usage.
Laravel Tech Community
Laravel Tech Community
The shuffle() function randomizes the order of elements in an array.
Signature: bool shuffle(array &$array)
Parameters:
array – The array to be shuffled.
Return value: Returns TRUE on success, or FALSE on failure.
Example:
<?php
$numbers = range(1, 20);
shuffle($numbers);
foreach ($numbers as $number) {
echo "$number ";
}
?>Sample output (one possible result):
16 9 18 13 2 7 20 10 1 15 6 19 14 3 4 11 5 12 17 8Written by
Laravel Tech Community
Specializing in Laravel development, we continuously publish fresh content and grow alongside the elegant, stable Laravel framework.
0 followers
Reader feedback
How this landed with the community
Rate this article
Was this worth your time?
Discussion
0 Comments
Thoughtful readers leave field notes, pushback, and hard-won operational detail here.