除了PHP数组之外，处理PHP对象集合的好结构是什么？

I have a need to manage, handle, and manipulate a [set, collection] of objects.

I am thinking of creating a class that manages set of these objects.

What data structure can I use for this?

Example use:

$setManager = new SetManager();
$setManager->getCase($caseNum);
$ave = $setManager->getAverageValueForPropertyXFromAllCases();

$case = new Case();
$setManager->setCase($pos, $case);

I can use anything I want inside SetManager, I have been using arrays, but my IDE has various issues with using autocomplete on arrays, and I am seeking other structures.

  • What IDE are you using, it may be a known issue with a resolution?
  • What issues with autocomplete are you having?

Most IDE's support annotations or have addons to add support for annotations and autocomplete.

For example

/** @var MyObject[]|array $myVar */
$myVar = [];

For an actual demonstration of annotation autocomplete on an array of objects.

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You can even specify multiple types of objects that can be in the array and be accepted by a setter method.