Important Points
- Anonymous functions are declared using the
function
keyword followed by the list of parameters and the function body. - They can capture variables from the surrounding scope using the
use
keyword. - Anonymous functions can be assigned to variables, passed as arguments to other functions, or returned from other functions.
What is Anonymous Function in PHP ?
Anonymous Function, also known as closures, are functions in PHP that do not have a specific name and can be defined inline wherever they are needed. They are useful for situations where a small, one-time function is required, such as callbacks for array functions, event handling, or arguments to other functions.