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xdiff_string_merge3

(PECL xdiff >= 0.2.0)

xdiff_string_merge3 — Merge 3 strings into one

Description

function xdiff_string_merge3(
    string $old_data,
    string $new_data1,
    string $new_data2,
    string &$error = ?
): mixed

Merges three strings into one and returns the result. The old_data is an original version of data while new_data1 and new_data2 are modified versions of an original. An optional error is used to pass any rejected parts during merging process.

Parameters

old_data

First string with data. It acts as "old" data.

new_data1

Second string with data. It acts as modified version of old_data.

new_data2

Third string with data. It acts as modified version of old_data.

error

If provided then rejected parts are stored inside this variable.

Return Values

Returns the merged string, false if an internal error happened, or true if merged string is empty.

See Also


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