LinearSearch

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Returns the index of the first element that matches the search value

public function linearSearch(
  mixed $search_value,
): int;

If no element matches the search value, this function returns -1.

Guide

• Constraints

Parameters

• mixed $search_value - The value that will be searched for in the current ImmVector.

Returns

• int - The key (index) where that value is found; -1 if it is not found.

Examples

See Vector::linearSearch for usage examples.