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PHP Syntax

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Summary

This lesson sets the basic rules for writing PHP code, from block markers to semicolon marks as the end of commands. You also learn that PHP is case-sensitive for built-in function names, but ignores spaces and new lines. This syntax mastery becomes the basis before we enter the variables and conditions.

Key points

All PHP code should be between <?php and ?>.
Each statement ends with a semicolon;
PHP function names and variables are case-sensitive
Curly braces group commands into blocks

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