What marks the beginning of PHP code in a file?

easy📝 Conceptual Q11 of 15

PHP - Request Lifecycle

AThe <code><php></code> tag

BThe <code><script></code> tag

CThe <code><?php</code> tag

DThe <code><?></code> tag

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Identify PHP opening tag
PHP code always starts with the <?php tag to tell the server to process PHP.
Step 2: Compare with other tags
Other tags like <script> are for JavaScript, and <php> is invalid.
Final Answer:
The <?php tag -> Option C
Quick Check:
PHP starts with <?php [OK]

Quick Trick: PHP code always starts with <?php tag [OK]

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