What are the real advantages of templating engines over just using PHP?

Question

I develop my web applications using only PHP for the view files and I don\'t feel limited in any way, but I hear there\'s a consistent number of developers advocating \"external

Answer 1

If you'd like to develop applications that can be customized with a lot of different templates and layouts while keeping the design separated from the logic, e.g. for different customers, you may want to consider using a template system.

But if your applications just need one template and never change the layout a lot, then stick with what works for you, why change? :)