Why is it not recommended to include formatting in PHP code directly?

It is not recommended to include formatting in PHP code directly because it can make the code harder to read, maintain, and debug. Instead, it is better to separate the formatting from the logic of the code by using templates or external CSS files. 

// Bad practice: including formatting in PHP code directly
echo "<h1>Welcome to our website</h1>";

// Good practice: separating formatting from PHP code
?>
<h1>Welcome to our website</h1>
<?php

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formatting PHP code separation of concerns readability maintainability

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