Is it considered bad practice to have PHP in your HTML?
It’s bad enough to mix html and php (in my opinion). Containing the PHP into a config data object goes 90% of the way but best practice is to seperate it entirely. You can use a RESTful api to only request the data that you need, it is a bit more javascript but with a few advantages.
Why are global variables considered bad practice in JavaScript?
For further reading and a more in-depth explanation of why globals are considered bad practice, you may want to check out this page. Global variables can significantly increase coupling, significantly reduces the scalability and testability of your code.
Can you write PHP in HTML and ITSEF?
Like Javascript, Php can also be written in HTML code and in .php file itsef too. But Php requires a server to run, so you won’t be able to see an output of the following code. You can install Xampp or any other local server app.
Which is more powerful, PHP or JavaScript?
But after V8, Node and other frameworks came, Javascript is capable of doing a lot of things Php used to. Since we can handle both front-end and back-end through Javascript now, It’s considered as more powerful than Php.
Which is better to write PHP or HTML?
Luckily, PHP comes with friendly tools to make PHP easier to read when mixed with html. The best practice is to use regular PHP syntax when writing pure PHP, but the alternative syntax, when mixing PHP and HTML.
What are the best practices for writing JavaScript?
Undefined values can break your code. It is a good habit to assign default values to arguments. Always end your switch statements with a default. Even if you think there is no need for it. Always treat numbers, strings, or booleans as primitive values.
What’s the best way to mix PHP and HTML?
Use a templating engine like Smarty that completely separates code and presentation. Use your second example, but when mixing PHP into HTML, only output variables. Do all the code logic in one block before outputting anything, or a separate file. Like so: