How can array_filter() and filter_input() functions be utilized to streamline checkbox processing in PHP?

When processing checkboxes in PHP, it can be cumbersome to handle the selected values. Utilizing the array_filter() function can help remove any empty values from the array of checkbox values, streamlining the processing. Additionally, using filter_input() with the INPUT_POST type can help sanitize and validate the input data before further processing. 

// Example code snippet for processing checkboxes using array_filter() and filter_input()

// Retrieve the checkbox values from the form submission
$checkboxValues = $_POST['checkbox_values'];

// Remove any empty values from the array
$filteredValues = array_filter($checkboxValues);

// Sanitize and validate the filtered values
$sanitizedValues = filter_input(INPUT_POST, 'checkbox_values', FILTER_SANITIZE_STRING, FILTER_REQUIRE_ARRAY);

// Loop through the sanitized values for further processing
foreach ($sanitizedValues as $value) {
    // Process each selected checkbox value
    echo $value . "<br>";
}

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