How can browser compatibility affect the functionality of target attribute in PHP files?

Browser compatibility can affect the functionality of the target attribute in PHP files because different browsers may interpret the attribute differently or not support it at all. To ensure consistent behavior across browsers, it's recommended to use JavaScript to handle the target attribute instead of relying solely on PHP. Here is a PHP code snippet that uses JavaScript to handle the target attribute:

<a href="example.com" onclick="window.open(this.href, '_blank'); return false;">Open in new tab</a>