elseif statement issue

[AbeerSaba]

hi all , i am a new php learner i tried to make my 1st elseif statement i ran into a syntax error , tried several options non worked , would you please help ?! the code is below & i cant seems to work this issue any help is highly appreciated .

<?php

$name = ' sara ' ;

if ( $name == 'New York' )
{
echo 'This is New York';
}

elseif 
( $name == 'sara' )

{ 

echo ' hi sara ' ; 

}


else
{
echo 'No Match Found';
}

?>

[Ch0cu3r]

When you define $name it is defined as (space)sara(space) the elseif will never match due to the name being padded with spaces. == does an exact match. Either remove the spaces or apply trim to $name

[AbeerSaba]

you are a time saver !! thannnk you funny how i tried everything & missed this tiny clue . Appreciated .