How can one efficiently organize and manage includes in a PHP project to avoid syntax errors and improve maintainability?

To efficiently organize and manage includes in a PHP project, you can create a separate file, such as "includes.php", where you list all the files you want to include. This centralizes your includes and makes it easier to manage and avoid syntax errors. By including this file at the beginning of your scripts, you can ensure that all necessary files are included properly.

// includes.php
include 'config.php';
include 'functions.php';
include 'constants.php';
// Add more includes as needed

// index.php
include 'includes.php';
// Rest of your PHP code