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PHP Tip #6: str_replace Is Faster

On 26.05.09 In PHP by Paul Robinson

This is probably a very well known tip, but for those new to PHP it’s handy. When needing to replace something try & use str_replace instead of preg_replace. Always remember that REGEX is costly & should only be used when it is really needed. If you need to do a case insensitive replace then use [...]

This is probably a very well known tip, but for those new to PHP it’s handy. When needing to replace something try & use str_replace instead of preg_replace. Always remember that REGEX is costly & should only be used when it is really needed. If you need to do a case insensitive replace then use str_ireplace.

Paul Robinson

A Web coder in languages such as CSS, X/HTML, jQuery, but mostly PHP. Addicted to Girls Aloud, Jennifer Morrison, TV Show Chuck, and completely in love with that little 'Hi' thing Yvonne Strahovski does.

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  1. Jason
    09.07.09 08:08:11

    Great post very well said, and very informative thanks!

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