Re: FAQ 4.24 How do I reverse a string?

brian d foy <brian.d.foy@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
<jurgenex@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
PerlFAQ Server <brian@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
4.24: How do I reverse a string?
Use "reverse()" in scalar context, as documented in "reverse" in
perlfunc.

$reversed = reverse $string;

Duuuh, isn't that rather obvious?

It's not been obvious to most people I teach. Most people only see it
as a list operator.

Therefore I suggest removing it.

It's not hurting anyone where it is.

It is cluttering the FAQ, therefore I suggested removing it /if/ it
doesn't provide any useful information. However apparently there are
indeed people to whom it is useful.

Do others share Brian's experience/sentiment?

jue
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