Get second to last value in array

Question

I'm frequently using the following to get the second to last value in an array:

$z=array_pop(array_slice($array,-2,1));

Am I missing a php function to do that in one go or is that the best I have?

Answer 1

For numerically indexed, consecutive arrays, try $z = $array[count($array)-2];

Edit: For a more generic option, look at Artefecto's answer.

Answer 2

end($array);
$z = prev($array);

This is more efficient than your solution because it relies on the array's internal pointer. Your solution does an uncessary copy of the array.

Answer 3

Or here, should work.

$reverse = array_reverse( $array ); $z = $reverse[1];

I'm using this, if i need it :)