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Damir Paulić
6,591 PointsIs this how it is done in real life PHP webpages?
In real life practice do we use PHP to include header and footer or is it done differently (Through java script or HTML somehow)
I always though PHP should be used in background, for example to manipulate data, and not in displaying pages.
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jamesjones21
9,260 PointsPHP can be used as a templating engine, so you can keep the same header and footer, just switch the content around :) wordpress themes are split up into sections such as navbar, content, header and footer.
PHP is a great language to learn, and it is user friendly too.
Hope this helps.
Pascal Breitrück
Courses Plus Student 3,206 PointsHey, of course it's not best practice. But you have to understand the basics of php before you start your normal working life. What good is it if you can move a racing car with automatic transmission but a normal one won't move. PHP is versatile and easy, learn it and love it . stand out from the crowd. Ps. php is not for displaying pages ....... Yes php give us html but in your code you can use php for great templates look 👀 @ TWIG one of the best templates engines .... you will love it 😍
Greets Pascal