How can arrays be utilized to streamline the handling of multiple select fields in PHP forms?

When handling multiple select fields in PHP forms, using arrays can streamline the process by allowing you to easily loop through the selected options and process them efficiently. By naming the select field as an array in the form, PHP will automatically receive the selected options as an array in the $_POST or $_GET superglobal array. This makes it easier to handle and manipulate the selected options without having to individually identify each option. 

<form method="post">
    <select name="colors[]" multiple>
        <option value="red">Red</option>
        <option value="blue">Blue</option>
        <option value="green">Green</option>
    </select>
    <input type="submit" value="Submit">
</form>

<?php
if ($_SERVER["REQUEST_METHOD"] == "POST") {
    if(isset($_POST['colors'])){
        foreach($_POST['colors'] as $color){
            echo $color . "<br>";
        }
    }
}
?>

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