What are the best practices for writing PHP tags to ensure compatibility and consistency?

To ensure compatibility and consistency when writing PHP tags, it is recommended to use the standard <?php ?> tags instead of the short tags <? ?> or ASP tags <% %>. This ensures that your code will work on all PHP installations, regardless of the server configuration. Additionally, it is good practice to always include a space after the opening tag and before the closing tag to improve readability and consistency.

&lt;?php
// Your PHP code here
?&gt;