Split a variable into 2 variables

[Dustin013]

I have a form field post which is sending the variable '$fullname' to a script. What I need to do is split that name into two variables. So if $fullname is "John Smith" I need to create $firstname=John and $lastname=Smith, using the space as the identifier. What the best method to do this?

[kenrbnsn]

explode and list

 

<?php
$fullname = 'John Smith';
list($firstname,$lastname) = explode(' ',$fullname);
?>

 

Ken

[Dustin013]

Sweet man! Thanks!