PHP Question {SOLVED}

HTML is text, so you're wanting to store text in a PHP variable for future use (if I'm understanding you correctly). Text are stored as STRING variables and string literals (meaning, use EXACTLY WHAT IS TYPED) need to be surrounded by quotes - single ' or double " both work, you just have to be consistent.

I suggest using DOUBLE QUOTES " for HTML and SINGLE QUOTES ' for PHP. If you are consistent then you don't have to remember how to nest them properly, just know to use ' when doing PHP and " when doing HTML.

You want to do this (without the space after the $, it kept removing the variable when I didn't use it):
I'm suggesting that you always provide an ALT and TITLE attribute for your IMG tags. This is not only good for SEO, but also for standards compliance. Many don't care about that, but - I do lol. HTML is all about following rules.

HINT: I also put the STYLE attribute with a width and height. If you include those on all of your image tags then you are forewarning the browser to reserve a specified space for an image. Then your design doesn't shift when the images are finally loaded. I hate when sites shift during loading. That's mostly personal preference but thought I'd throw that tid-bit in there since we are talking about images

All 3 of those will absolutely work in PHP. As long as you're consistent in your use, any of those options work. " and ' are interchangeable from a conceptual view.

Now, using the variable as you did basically means it will translate to a string. If it was not a variable, you would need quotes. That's what's known as a string literal. Examples:

echo "John";

or

echo 'John';

Those both work, but

echo John;

will not.


You DO NOT have to use " or ' at a specific time, it's just a matter of personal style or preference. Consistency is key.

echo "John';

will not work either. Note the double quite opener and single quote closer.

Feel free to let me know any confusion!