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I am trying to understand the difference between VB' php formating vs. the normal way.

ok i have this php code snippet that works, i consider the nornal way.

this code does not work when i add it as php in the plugin manager.

i get parse errors mostly as i edit it.


first whats the difference.

second where can i read more??