Arrow Functions
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What is Arrow Functions?
Arrow functions provide a more concise syntax to create anonymous functions. The feature enthusiastically borrowed from modern Javascript significantly improves PHP's functional programming credibility. The primary difference between regular PHP closures and PHP Arrow functions is the automatic capturing of variables from the parent scope.
Free resources to learn Arrow Functions
- Official docsArrow Functions
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Arrow Functions: common questions
Can I learn Arrow Functions in Hindi?
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Is this Arrow Functions tutorial for beginners?
It is lesson 36 of 120 in the free PHP roadmap, in stage 5, Functions. If you are new to PHP, start from stage 1 and come back here in order; if you already know the earlier stages, this lesson stands on its own.