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The block of code with the author, version, and description is called a docblock or PHPDoc block.

PHPDoc is a standard for documenting PHP code using special comments that can be parsed by tools like:

• IDE code completion: Many IDEs (like PhpStorm, VS Code with PHP Intelephense) use PHPDoc to provide code completion suggestions, parameter hints, and other helpful features.
• Documentation generation tools: Tools like phpDocumentor can use PHPDoc comments to automatically generate API documentation in various formats (like HTML, PDF, etc.).

By using PHPDoc, you can improve code readability, maintainability, and make it easier for others to understand and use your code.

<?php
/**
 * My PHP Snippet
 *
 * This is a simple PHP snippet.
 *
 * @author John Doe <john.doe@example.com>
 * @version 1.0
 */

// Code goes here
?>

Explanation:

• Header Comment:
  • <?php and ?>: These are the opening and closing tags for PHP code.
  • /** ... */: This is a multi-line comment block.
  • Inside the comment block:
    • Snippet Name: A descriptive name for the snippet (e.g., “My PHP Snippet”).
    • Description: A brief explanation of what the snippet does.
    • Author: The name and email address of the author.
    • Version: The version number of the snippet.
• Code Block:
  • The actual PHP code goes within this block.

Key Points:

• Clarity: The header comment provides essential information about the snippet, making it easier for others (and your future self) to understand and maintain.
• Versioning: Tracking the version number helps with updates and bug fixes.
• Author Information: Makes it clear who wrote the code and how to contact them.
• Best Practices: This structure is a common and recommended way to document PHP code snippets.

By following this format, you create well-organized and easily maintainable PHP code.