How can arrays be effectively utilized to simplify form data processing in PHP scripts?

When processing form data in PHP scripts, arrays can be effectively utilized to simplify the handling of multiple inputs with similar names. By naming form inputs with square brackets in the HTML form, PHP automatically creates an array of values in the $_POST or $_GET superglobals. This allows for easier iteration and manipulation of the form data within the PHP script. 

<form method="post">
    <input type="text" name="user[name]">
    <input type="email" name="user[email]">
    <input type="text" name="user[phone]">
    <input type="submit" value="Submit">
</form>

<?php
if ($_SERVER["REQUEST_METHOD"] == "POST") {
    $userData = $_POST['user'];
    
    foreach ($userData as $key => $value) {
        echo $key . ": " . $value . "<br>";
    }
}
?>

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