How can developers optimize their code to prevent issues related to string comparison discrepancies in PHP, as discussed in the forum thread?

Developers can optimize their code by using strict comparison operators (=== and !==) instead of loose comparison operators (== and !=) to prevent issues related to string comparison discrepancies in PHP. Strict comparison operators not only compare the values of variables but also their types, ensuring more accurate comparisons.

// Example of using strict comparison operator to prevent string comparison discrepancies
$string1 = "10";
$string2 = 10;

if ($string1 === $string2) {
    echo "Strings are identical.";
} else {
    echo "Strings are not identical.";
}