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?
Well 'deprecated' doesn't mean anything to do with clobbering arguments, it just means it's a Bad Idea for whatever reason and people will look at you oddly. It's 'deprecated' to sit on your own at parties. It works, but don't do it. (Incidentally, its deprecated to top-post in this newsgroup :) Rob -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <http://learn.perl.org/> <http://learn.perl.org/first-response>
