How to split a php string

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Stack Overflow-ers,

I can output the variable $raw_date as 20130216 by simply using echo $raw_date;, however I would like to be able to output either 16/02 or 16/02/2013 from the same $raw_date variable.

Is this possible, and if so how?

Thanks, Jamie

string splitting isn't the answer you want; you don't have to do date formatting manually -- PHP has much more powerful tools available for you. If you must do it manually (or for other similar tasks), look up the `str_split()` function, but with such an obvious function name to look for, I'm a bit worried that you didn't manage to find it without asking. — Spudley, Feb 16 '13 at 17:55

score 8 · Accepted Answer · answered Feb 16 '13 at 17:50

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$d = DateTime::createFromFormat('Ymd', $raw_data);
echo $d->format('d/m/Y');

answered Feb 16 '13 at 17:50

galchen

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+1 for a *really good* answer (instead of boring old `substr()`) – Pekka Feb 16 '13 at 17:50
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+1 for giving him what he actually needs, rather than what he asked for. – Spudley Feb 16 '13 at 17:56
Spudley, you couldn't be more right, it's exactly what I need, I was searching for the wrong thing; thank you very much! – Jamie Feb 17 '13 at 19:04

How to split a php string

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