From: "Rob Dixon" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > 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.
Define "works". > (Incidentally, its deprecated to top-post in this newsgroup :) > > Rob I wont say it's deprecated. Deprecated means that it once was considered OK, but is no longer. It has never been OK to top-post in this maillist/newsgroup. I'm not gonna discuss parties here. Jenda ===== [EMAIL PROTECTED] === http://Jenda.Krynicky.cz ===== When it comes to wine, women and song, wizards are allowed to get drunk and croon as much as they like. -- Terry Pratchett in Sourcery -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <http://learn.perl.org/> <http://learn.perl.org/first-response>
