PHP call_user_func vs. just calling function

Question

I\'m sure there\'s a very easy explanation for this. What is the difference between this:

function barber($type){
    echo \"You wanted a $type haircut, no         


        

Answer 1

I imagine it is useful for calling a function that you don't know the name of in advance... Something like:

switch($value):
{
  case 7:
  $func = 'run';
  break;
  default:
  $func = 'stop';
  break;
}

call_user_func($func, 'stuff');