Re: [PHP] Why $ on variable names?

[Leif K-Brooks]

I'm just guessing here. For one thing, to seperate variables from constants. Also, it makes it possible to use variables within quotes.

brucedickey wrote:

I've searched, but haven't found the answer -- from a language design point
of view, why are there $ on the front of PHP variable names?

Thanks,

Bruce

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