Re: Split as an alias to explode

> We already have a function named str_split() which does > something else. Adding a function named split() could cause > confusion. I totally understand your point, but I also think that it's way more common for people to assume str_split does what explode does and get surprised when they see it's not the case. I had this happening during a few conversations in PHP User Groups meetups. I agree that having split and str_split with such different behaviors isn't great, but I also think the benefit for newcomers to the language to see split just like we have in several other languages outweighs the possible confusion. --- > I don't see value in having multiple names for the same thing, that will just cause > confusion for folks that are used to the other name. This is also a very valid point and I understand this line of thought. My thought, though, is: people coming from different languages are used to seeing split(str) or str.split(), so this would make PHP a bit more familiar for them. Small changes like that can make a language more "liked" for people learning them, IMO. > As implied above and also indicated by the changed labels on the PR: RFC please. No problem. I'll send a new e-mail to the list asking for karma (or can this message in this thread serve as the request already)? Thank you.