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PHP PHP Functions PHP Internal Functions PHP String Functions

I've seen 2 videos now where he doesn't close the php tag. How come it still works and why?

No closing of the php tag

2 Answers

If your file contain only php, don't close the php tag, there could be bugs if you put a space after it! It still works cause you say to the navigator that after this tag (< ? php) there will be php ! If you close the tag you're saying that it's not php anymore, so if there is only php in your file you don't need to close, and to avoid bugs don't close this tag !

Cool stuff man thanks!