runkit Functions
PHP Manual

runkit_method_rename

Dynamically changes the name of the given method

Description

bool runkit_method_rename ( string $classname , string $methodname , string $newname )

Note: This function cannot be used to manipulate the currently running (or chained) method.

Parameters

classname

The class in which to rename the method

methodname

The name of the method to rename

newname

The new name to give to the renamed method

Return Values

Returns TRUE on success or FALSE on failure.

Examples

Example #1 runkit_method_rename example

<?php
class Example {
    function foo() {
        return "foo!\n";
    }
}

// Rename the 'foo' method to 'bar'
runkit_method_rename(
    'Example',
    'foo',
    'bar'
);

// output renamed function
echo Example::bar();
?>

The above example will output:

foo!

See Also

  • runkit_method_add
  • runkit_method_copy
  • runkit_method_redefine
  • runkit_method_remove
  • runkit_function_rename