How can one avoid undefined variables in PHP code?

To avoid undefined variables in PHP code, always initialize variables before using them. This can be done by assigning a default value or checking if the variable is set using isset() function. Additionally, enabling error reporting can help identify and fix any undefined variable issues in the code. 

// Example of initializing a variable to avoid undefined variable error
$variable = isset($variable) ? $variable : 'default_value';

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