runkit7 Functions
PHP Manual

runkit7_method_rename

Dynamically changes the name of the given method

Description

bool runkit7_method_rename(string $class_name, string $source_method_name, string $target_method_name)

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

Parameters

class_name

The class in which to rename the method

source_method_name

The name of the method to rename

target_method_name

The new name to give to the renamed method

Return Values

Returns true on success or false on failure.

Examples

Example #1 runkit7_method_rename example

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

// Rename the 'foo' method to 'bar'
runkit7_method_rename(
    'Example',
    'foo',
    'bar'
);

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

The above example will output:

foo!

See Also

  • runkit7_method_add
  • runkit7_method_copy
  • runkit7_method_redefine
  • runkit7_method_remove
  • runkit7_function_rename