Choose random people name from list

Hi guys, currently i have this line, that have static value about people name

define('NAME', 'john');

PHP:

i want it choosing 1 name from this list randomly :
john
mike
jack


please help what is the code looks like, will give like for answering

 

<?php
$names = array(1=>'John',2=>'Mike',3=>'Jack');
$names = $names[array_rand($names)];
define('NAME', $names);
?>

PHP:

 

I have a feeling defining a constant for what you are trying to do won't make any sense. Generally a constant should consist of a known value that never changes. Don't use them like a regular variable.

 

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do you think above code will work or not? i think its working

 

It works but it goes against the standard. This is improper use of a constant. Just use a regular variable to store the name.

 

i am sorry i dont understand, what is looks like do you mean?

 

There is no need to create the "NAME" constant. The variable $names in the above example holds the value. Using a constant that always changes is bad programming practice. Why are you defining a constant?