How can one ensure a smooth transition when downgrading PHP versions for compatibility reasons?

To ensure a smooth transition when downgrading PHP versions for compatibility reasons, one should carefully review the changes between the current and target PHP versions, update any deprecated functions or features, and thoroughly test the code on the new PHP version before making the switch. 

// Example code snippet to ensure smooth transition when downgrading PHP versions
if (version_compare(PHP_VERSION, '7.0', '>=')) {
    // Code that may cause issues on PHP 5.x
    // Update deprecated functions or features
} else {
    // Code that is compatible with PHP 5.x
}

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PHP downgrade compatibility version deprecated functions error handling

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