Unexpected '[' error

Question

I have an Index php page that contains a code that prints the values of an array $a=['f','a','b'];.

The code works fine on WAMP server on my computer however when I upload the page online on a server like 000webhost an error comes up that says there is unexpected '[' on line of the array. Does anyone know why this happens?

Post some PHP bro. Your error is most likely related to a difference in PHP versions. — Nicolas, Aug 04 '14 at 20:00
Could be your PHP version. Yet, you could do `$a=array('f','a','b');` instead. — Funk Forty Niner, Aug 04 '14 at 20:01
You need to supply us with more details on your problem if you want us to help. — Luka, Aug 04 '14 at 20:01
[See this question](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/17772534/php-array-square-brackets-and-array-difference). — halfer, Aug 04 '14 at 20:04
Since PHP 5.4, it's valid code (which I didn't know). That means your server is running a PHP version lower than 5.4. — MC Emperor, Aug 04 '14 at 20:05
**A:** => 000webhost's PHP Version is 5.2.17 - so, there you go ;) Use `$a=array('f','a','b');` - To find your PHP version on any server that supports PHP, use ` — Funk Forty Niner, Aug 04 '14 at 20:11

score 2 · Answer 1 · edited Aug 04 '14 at 20:11

2

Your PHP version doesn't support the [] notation, this kind of notation is available from PHP 5.4, use $a = array('f','a','b'); instead.

edited Aug 04 '14 at 20:11

halfer

19,824
17
99
186

answered Aug 04 '14 at 20:01

Ende Neu

15,581
5
57
68

Unexpected '[' error

1 Answers1