What is the preferred way to write this if statement, and why?

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Kirti Sharma · Answer

The if( $someVar == 5 ) is the preferred way to assign condition under the if situation.

Siddhi Malviya · Answer

The former, as it prevents accidental assignment of 5 to $someVar when you forget to use 2 equalsigns($someVar = 5), and will cause an error, the latter won't.

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