Code is clearest when each statement has its own line. Nonetheless, it is a common pattern to combine on the same line an if and its
resulting then statement. However, when an if is placed on the same line as the closing } from a preceding
else or elseif, it is either an error - else is missing - or the invitation to a future error as maintainers
fail to understand that the two statements are unconnected.
Noncompliant Code Example
if ($condition1) {
// ...
} if ($condition2) { // Noncompliant
//...
}
Compliant Solution
if ($condition1) {
// ...
} elseif ($condition2) {
//...
}
Or
if ($condition1) {
// ...
}
if ($condition2) {
//...
}
