Can static variables in PHP functions be accessed by multiple users simultaneously?

Static variables in PHP functions are shared across all users accessing the function, which means they can be accessed simultaneously by multiple users. To prevent conflicts and ensure data integrity, you can use proper synchronization techniques such as mutex locks or database transactions when working with static variables that need to be accessed by multiple users simultaneously. 

function incrementCounter() {
    static $counter = 0;
    
    // Acquire lock before accessing the static variable
    $lock = fopen("counter.lock", "w");
    flock($lock, LOCK_EX);
    
    $counter++;
    
    // Release lock after accessing the static variable
    flock($lock, LOCK_UN);
    fclose($lock);
    
    return $counter;
}

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