php-shorttags
How to enable PHP short tags?
Set short_open_tag=On in php.ini And restart your Apache server.
Are PHP short tags acceptable to use?
There must be a clear distinction between the PHP short tag (<?) and shorthand echo tag (<?=) The former is prohibited by the PHP Coding standard, mostly out of common sense because it’s a PITA if you ever have to move your code to a server where it’s not supported (and you can’t enable it). … Read more