Hi
Am 2025-08-18 16:57, schrieb Vinicius Dias:
Hello, folks. As discussed in previous messages [1], I am proposing
the creation of an alias function `split` to the `explode` function.
Here is the RFC for discussion:
https://wiki.php.net/rfc/create-split-alias-to-explode
I feel like the current RFC text is very biased in favor of adding the
alias. I believe it would be prudent to also list possible caveats and
arguments against so that voters are able to make an educated decision.
Several points have already been raised in the pre-RFC discussion
thread, for example the possible confusion with `str_split()`.
While it's not strictly necessary to follow the RFC template, it is
often a good idea to make sure everything is accounted for. The template
specifically contains an RFC impact section that is missing from your
RFC: https://wiki.php.net/rfc/template#rfc_impact.
The “Backwards Incompatible Changes” section should also mention that
`split()` would no longer be available to userland. Quoting from the
template:
Please include all breaking changes, no matter how minor they might
appear. All research you did on potential impact should be listed in
this section.
and
For **adding new functions**, classes or keywords, here are some
possibilities to measure potential impact:
(highlighting mine)
Best regards
Tim Düsterhus
