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Twig is a template engine for PHP, often used in web development to separate application logic from the presentation layer. It provides a way to structure and format the output of PHP applications, making it more maintainable and secure. Twig is inspired by the Django template system and is widely used in web frameworks like Symfony.

Here are the key features and use cases of Twig:

Key Features:

1. Separation of Concerns: Twig encourages the separation of application logic (PHP) from presentation logic (HTML or other markup). This separation helps maintain a clean and organized codebase.

2. Syntax: Twig uses a simple and readable syntax that is similar to HTML. This makes it accessible for both developers and designers who work on templates.

3. Auto-Escaping: Twig provides auto-escaping by default, which means that variables and data rendered in templates are automatically escaped to prevent common security vulnerabilities like cross-site scripting (XSS).

4. Extensible: Twig allows developers to extend its functionality by creating custom filters, functions, and tags. This extensibility makes it adaptable to various project requirements.

5. Template Inheritance: Twig supports template inheritance, enabling developers to create a base template with common elements (header, footer, etc.) and extend it with child templates for specific pages. This minimizes code duplication.

6. Conditional Logic: Twig allows you to use conditional statements, loops, and other control structures, enabling dynamic content rendering in templates.

Use Cases:

1. Web Development: Twig is widely used in PHP web development to create templates for web applications. It's the default template engine for the Symfony PHP framework.

2. Content Management Systems (CMS): Many CMS and e-commerce platforms use Twig for templating. For example, October CMS and Grav CMS both rely on Twig for template rendering.

3. Email Templating: Twig's auto-escaping feature makes it a suitable choice for rendering email templates, where security and sanitization are critical.

4. Static Site Generators: Some static site generators use Twig as their templating engine. This allows developers to create templates for static websites and blogs with ease.

5. Custom Templating: Developers often use Twig for custom templating in various PHP applications, including custom web applications and tools.

Twig simplifies the process of rendering templates in PHP applications and enforces best practices to improve security and maintainability. Its readability and flexibility make it a popular choice for web developers working with PHP.