What is the best way to insert HTML via PHP?

Question

Talking from a \'best practice\' point of view, what do you think is the best way to insert HTML using PHP. For the moment I use one of the following methods (mostly the lat

Answer 1

For a very simple case like this, it is fine to use PHP as a template. However, if you go beyond simple logic (and you most likely will), it is a good idea to use template engines.

In Zend Framework, which uses PHP view scripts by default, the recommended way to do this would be like this:

    [MARKUP HERE]

    [SOME MORE MARKUP]

The more verbose syntax makes it a lot easier to match conditional blocks in a glance than using braces.