Are there performance differences between using eval() and include() in PHP for executing dynamic code?

Using eval() to execute dynamic code in PHP can be slower and less secure compared to include(). Eval() evaluates a string as PHP code at runtime, which can lead to security vulnerabilities if not properly sanitized. On the other hand, include() includes and evaluates a specified file during execution, which is generally faster and safer.

// Using include() to execute dynamic code
$dynamicCodeFile = 'dynamic_code.php';
include($dynamicCodeFile);