Description ¶ An associative array containing references to all variables which are currently defined in the global scope of the script. The variable names are the keys of the array.

The global keyword needs to be used inside the function, not outside. Or pass as a parameter, or use $GLOBALS['second_array']

Global variables are variables that can be accessed from any scope. Variables of the outer most scope are automatically global variables, and can be used by any scope, e.g. inside a function.

May 31, 2025 · $GLOBALS is a built-in PHP superglobal associative array that stores all global variables in a PHP script. It provides a way to access global variables from any scope, …

Jan 13, 2025 · The $GLOBALS array in PHP enables global variable access across functions, bypassing scope restrictions for efficient data sharing.

$GLOBALS is an associative array of references to all globally defined variables. The names of variables form keys and their contents are the values of an associative array.

PHP has a series of superglobal variables that allow access to data anywhere in the script. One of these variables is $GLOBALS, an associative array that

Aug 11, 2025 · The $GLOBALS superglobal is an associative array containing all global variables, accessible from any scope in a PHP script, including functions and classes. You can access a …