How can mixing [PHP] and [CODE] tags cause unexpected characters to appear in PHP code on forums?

Mixing PHP and CODE tags on forums can cause unexpected characters to appear in PHP code because the CODE tags may alter the formatting or interpretation of the PHP code. To solve this issue, it is recommended to use only PHP tags when posting PHP code on forums to ensure that the code is displayed correctly. 

<?php
// Your PHP code here
?>

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PHP CODE tags unexpected characters forums parsing error

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