Arrays are a convenient way of organizing and passing data in PHP applications, but should we do it? In this article, I'll show the cons of abusing the use of associative arrays and a simple alternative for that.

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This article discusses the cons of abusing the use of associative arrays in PHP applications and suggests using Data Transfer Objects (DTOs) as a alternative. It highlights the drawbacks of associative arrays, such as lack of data context and memory usage, and explains the benefits of using DTOs to provide better code clarity and a more effective developer experience.

Avoid the AOP: Array-Oriented Programming