In my past life I always used parentheses for print statements, like this:
print ($test_String);
Yesterday I read that parentheses aren’t necessary, and I tested to see that it’s true. This works just fine:
print $test_String;
So, is there ever a time when parentheses are necessary for print or echo? And if I use them regardless, is that a problem, or looked down on these days?
No. print/echo is a language construct, not a function.
I personally dislike it when paretheses are used (when) not needed (but) that’s probably ((just)) personal. It always (makes) me (stop) and wonder why they are ((there)).
hahaha… got it. I personally don’t care, but would rather learn current methods to avoid issues with other programmers down the road; or even cause conflicts in other ways. My preferences aren’t important, it’s what’s good for all. 
(perSonally) I (dONT liKE) Mixed_CASE (CODE).
Edit: Fixed to stay on toipic.
Well that’s not really the topic, though, is it.
