How can geolocation functions in PHP be used to convert addresses to latitude and longitude?

To convert addresses to latitude and longitude in PHP, we can utilize geolocation functions such as the Google Maps Geocoding API. By making a request to the API with the address as a parameter, we can retrieve the latitude and longitude coordinates. This data can then be used in our application for various mapping and location-based functionalities. 

<?php

$address = "1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA";

$apiKey = "YOUR_GOOGLE_MAPS_API_KEY";

$geocodeUrl = "https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/geocode/json?address=" . urlencode($address) . "&key=" . $apiKey;

$response = file_get_contents($geocodeUrl);

$data = json_decode($response);

$latitude = $data->results[0]->geometry->location->lat;

$longitude = $data->results[0]->geometry->location->lng;

echo "Latitude: " . $latitude . "<br>";
echo "Longitude: " . $longitude;

?>

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