How can I add php to an xml file using .htaccess and make it work?

Issue

I have this in my XML file

AddType application/x-httpd-php .xml

Which I am using so inside my XML file I can print things from inside a database.
However <?xml?> is apparently php and returns a parse error.

How can I fix this?

Solution

Try it using

AddHandler application/x-httpd-php5 .php .xml

Also check for short_open_tag and make sure it's in php.ini file and you are not using it

short_open_tag = Off

Also, you can write/generate xml from a .php file using (if this is an option)

<?php
    header('Content-Type: text/xml');
    echo '<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>';
?>
<item>
    <title><?php echo "something"; ?></title>
</item>
<?php
    // more php code
?>

Answered By - The Alpha