How can proper indentation improve the readability and maintainability of PHP code?

Proper indentation in PHP code improves readability by visually organizing the structure of the code, making it easier to follow and understand. It also helps maintainability by clearly showing the hierarchy of code blocks and making it easier to identify and fix errors. 

<?php

// Incorrect indentation
if($condition){
echo "Condition is true";
}else{
echo "Condition is false";
}

// Correct indentation
if ($condition) {
    echo "Condition is true";
} else {
    echo "Condition is false";
}

?>

Keywords

indentation readability maintainability PHP code coding standards

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