PHP Phrasebook: Essential Code and Commands

Chapter 1. Manipulating Strings

Of all data types PHP supports, strings are probably the ones most often used. One of the reasons for this is that, at some point, a string representation of something is needed when sending out something to the client.

PHP offers a vast number of functions suitable for strings, almost 100. In addition, regular expressions come in handy when looking for certain patterns in strings. However, in real life only a fraction of these functions are actually used. Most of them deserve their loyal fan base; however, some underestimated functions should get more attention. The phrases in this chapter offer a good mix of both: standard applications and rather unusual, but very useful ways to work with strings.

Comparing Strings ...