I'm curious about the different symbols you encounter in HTML, like , , {}, and %. Could someone explain what each of these symbols are for or if they have specific uses? Any clarifications on their meanings would be appreciated!
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The main symbols you're asking about are , which are used to denote tags in HTML (both opening and closing ones). The curly braces {} are often used in templating systems like Smarty or Laravel's Blade to indicate variables. Meanwhile, the % symbol is usually associated with Smarty templates, though it can also represent certain character encodings, like %20 for spaces in URLs. If you're working with a specific application or framework, that context would help narrow it down further!
Without context, it's hard to know for sure, but many of these symbols aren't strictly HTML-related. They might be part of a templating system that allows for dynamic content. If you provide more details about what you're editing, we can give more tailored advice. Also, I'd recommend checking the documentation for the framework you're using — it usually explains all these symbols pretty well!
Thanks for the suggestion! I'll check the docs!
It's always good to clarify the context! Generally, are fundamental to HTML tags. The other symbols you mentioned, like {}, are common in templating languages used with PHP, such as Laravel or Smarty, to manipulate data. If you find yourself needing to dive deeper, consider looking at the MDN Web Docs for great resources covering all this!
Great I’ll look that up, appreciate it!
Thanks for breaking that down! Really helpful!