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spl_object_hash - Return hash id for given object
SYNOPSIS
string spl_object_hash (object $obj)
DESCRIPTION
This function returns a unique identifier for the object. This id can be used as a hash key for storing objects, or for identifying an
object, as long as the object is not destroyed. Once the object is destroyed, its hash may be reused for other objects.
PARAMETERS
o $object
- Any object.
RETURN VALUES
A string that is unique for each currently existing object and is always the same for each object.
EXAMPLES
Example #1
A spl_object_hash(3) example
<?php
$id = spl_object_hash($object);
$storage[$id] = $object;
?>
NOTES
Note
When an object is destroyed, its hash may be reused for other objects.
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