Array as session variable
Is it possible to make an array a session variable in PHP?
The situation is that I have a table (page 1) with some cells having a link to a particular page. The next page will have a list of names (page 2, which I want to keep in a session array) with their respective checkboxes. On submitting this form, it will lead to a transaction page (page 3, where values of posted checkboxes are kept in a database for corresponding names). Now, if I return to the first page and click another cell, will the session array contain the new list of names or the old ones?
Answer
Yes, you can put arrays in sessions, example:
$_SESSION['name_here'] = $your_array;
Now you can use the $_SESSION['name_here'] on any page you want but make sure that you put the session_start() line before using any session functions, so you code should look something like this:
session_start();
$_SESSION['name_here'] = $your_array;
Possible Example:
session_start();
$_SESSION['name_here'] = $_POST;
Now you can get field values on any page like this:
echo $_SESSION['name_here']['field_name'];
As for the second part of your question, the session variables remain there unless you assign different array data:
$_SESSION['name_here'] = $your_array;
Session life time is set into php.ini file.