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PHP

Posted by jose rodriguez
jose rodriguez
16,524 Points

PHP brackets

i am a bit confused as to why is there two different ways to use the brackets in PHP. why would you use example 1 vs example 2?

example 1

<?php   //some code    { ?>

// code body

<?php } ?>

-vs-

example 2

<?php   //some code    { 

// code body

 } 
 ?>

2 Answers

Randy Hoyt
STAFF
Randy Hoyt
Treehouse Guest Teacher
Randy Hoyt
Randy Hoyt
Treehouse Guest Teacher

Great question. That's one thing I'm working to clarify in the videos: sorry for the confusion! I answered this question for someone in a previous thread. Take a look at that thread and my response:

Does that help?

jose rodriguez
jose rodriguez
16,524 Points
jose rodriguez
jose rodriguez
16,524 Points

Thanks Randy, That helped me understand the difference.