On Thursday 15 Jan 2004 10:14 am, Jabez Wilson wrote: > " > In scalar context, returns the number of fields found and splits > > into the "@_" array. Use of split in scalar context is > > deprecated, however, because it clobbers your subroutine > > arguments." > > Forgive my ignorance, but in this context what does "deprecated" actually > mean?
Deprecated here normally means: Will still work in current versions but it's use is not considered wise. May stop working in future versions. > > > > --------------------------------- > Yahoo! Messenger - Communicate instantly..."Ping" your friends today! > Download Messenger Now -- Gary Stainburn This email does not contain private or confidential material as it may be snooped on by interested government parties for unknown and undisclosed purposes - Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act, 2000 -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <http://learn.perl.org/> <http://learn.perl.org/first-response>
