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PHP PHP Functions Introducing Functions Introducing Functions

Posted by Derek Markman
Derek Markman
16,291 Points

Why didn't we close our php code block?

I'm sorry if this is a dumb question, but why didn't we close our php code block after calling the is_mike function?

2 Answers

Ted Sumner
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Ted Sumner
Courses Plus Student 17,967 Points
Ted Sumner
Ted Sumner
Courses Plus Student 17,967 Points

If there is only PHP on a page you don't have to close it. Not closing it helps prevent some white space issues.

DALE PETERSEN
DALE PETERSEN
6,773 Points

What is/are "white space issues"?

Ismael Rac
Ismael Rac
Courses Plus Student 15,244 Points

Thanks

Derek Markman
Derek Markman
16,291 Points
Derek Markman
Derek Markman
16,291 Points

thanks for the clarification ted.

Ted Sumner
Ted Sumner
Courses Plus Student 17,967 Points

No problem