@define - Define Variables

The @define directive in Ahmed PHP Template Engine allows you to define and store variables for later use within the template.

Syntax

@define(variable, value)

• variable: The name of the variable to define.

• value: The value assigned to the variable.

Description

• This directive stores a value in a named variable that can be referenced elsewhere in the template.

• Useful for defining constants, reusable values, or computed data.

Example

@define(siteName, "Ahmed Engine")
@define(year, 2025)

<h1>Welcome to @siteName</h1>
<p>© @year All rights reserved.</p>

Expected Behavior

• The defined variable is available throughout the template.

• It can be used in expressions, conditions, and loops.

Notes

• Variables defined using @define persist within the template but do not carry over to different requests.

• Useful for improving template readability and avoiding redundant values.

• Can be combined with conditional statements and loops for dynamic content.