# Basic PHP Syntax PHP syntax is generally considered similar to C-style syntax, where code blocks are defined with curly braces, variables start with a dollar sign ($), and statements end with a semicolon (;), making it relatively easy to learn for programmers familiar with C-like languages; PHP scripts are embedded within HTML using opening tags "" to mark where PHP code should be executed within a web page. Visit the following resources to learn more: - [@official@Basic Syntax](https://www.php.net/manual/en/langref.php)