? is a special charater (a quantifier like * or {6} )
it quantifies to 0 or 1;
it's also a modifier to a quantifier causing it to match the least of the
quantifier.Just put a \ in front of it split(/\?/,$testdata); -----Original Message----- From: Darren Simpson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2002 11:03 AM To: PERL Beginners (E-mail) (E-mail) Subject: join hi. i keep getting wierd errors when i try to split a string. the string is split(/?/,$testdata); the error i get is /?/: ?+* follows nothing in regexp what does it mean Thanks -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------- The views and opinions expressed in this email message are the sender's own, and do not necessarily represent the views and opinions of Summit Systems Inc. -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
