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yannoff/collections
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A simple object implementation for PHP arrays

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yannoff/collections
===================

[](#yannoffcollections)

A simple object implementation of PHP arrays.

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The concept
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[](#the-concept)

Based upon the Decorator design pattern, the aim is to provide a flexible, object-oriented alternative to PHP Arrays.

Installation
------------

[](#installation)

Using [composer](https://getcomposer.org/):

```
$ composer require yannoff/collections
```

Usage
-----

[](#usage)

Example: PHP Array vs Collection

*The classic way - native PHP arrays:*

```