How does the short_open_tag setting in php.ini impact the usage of short tags in PHP code?

The short_open_tag setting in php.ini impacts the usage of short tags in PHP code by enabling or disabling the ability to use the `<?` and `<?=` tags for PHP code. When short_open_tag is set to "On", short tags can be used, but when it's set to "Off", short tags will not be interpreted as PHP code. To ensure compatibility and portability of your PHP code, it's recommended to avoid using short tags and instead use the full `<?php` tag for opening PHP code blocks.

// Recommended way to open PHP code blocks
&lt;?php
// Your PHP code here
?&gt;