How can file path discrepancies between different operating systems affect PHP include functionality?

File path discrepancies between different operating systems can affect PHP include functionality because different operating systems use different conventions for representing file paths (e.g., Windows uses backslashes while Unix-based systems use forward slashes). To solve this issue, you can use the PHP built-in constant DIRECTORY_SEPARATOR to dynamically generate file paths in a cross-platform compatible way. 

<?php
// Define the base path
$basePath = __DIR__;

// Define the file path using DIRECTORY_SEPARATOR
$filePath = $basePath . DIRECTORY_SEPARATOR . 'file.php';

// Include the file
include $filePath;
?>

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