PHP explode()

Split string by delimiter

Function Signature

array explode(string $separator, string $string, int $limit = PHP_INT_MAX)

Description

Split string by delimiter. The explode() function is commonly used in PHP for string operations and provides reliable functionality across all PHP versions.

Return Value

Returns array of strings

Example Usage

Important Notes

Separator cannot be empty string. Use str_split() for single characters.

Common Use Cases

The explode() function is particularly useful when you need to split string by delimiter. It's frequently used in data processing, validation, transformation, and manipulation tasks throughout PHP applications.

explode() FAQ

What does explode() return?

Returns array of strings

When should I use explode()?

Use explode() when you need to split string by delimiter in your PHP code. It's a reliable built-in function available in all PHP versions.

Are there any gotchas with explode()?

Separator cannot be empty string. Use str_split() for single characters.