How can one effectively learn PHP through small projects and practical application?

To effectively learn PHP through small projects and practical application, one can start by setting up a local development environment with PHP installed. Then, choose a small project idea, such as creating a simple contact form or a basic CRUD application. By working on these projects and applying PHP concepts like variables, loops, functions, and databases, one can gain hands-on experience and improve their skills. 

<?php
// Example of a simple PHP contact form
if ($_SERVER["REQUEST_METHOD"] == "POST") {
    $name = $_POST["name"];
    $email = $_POST["email"];
    $message = $_POST["message"];
    
    // Process the form data (e.g., send an email or save to a database)
    
    echo "Thank you for your message, $name!";
}
?>

<form method="post" action="<?php echo $_SERVER['PHP_SELF']; ?>">
    <input type="text" name="name" placeholder="Your Name">
    <input type="email" name="email" placeholder="Your Email">
    <textarea name="message" placeholder="Your Message"></textarea>
    <button type="submit">Submit</button>
</form>

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