How can one ensure that the PHP tutorials they are following are up-to-date and relevant?

To ensure that the PHP tutorials you are following are up-to-date and relevant, you can check the publication date of the tutorial, verify the version of PHP being used in the tutorial, and look for any comments or reviews from other users regarding the tutorial's accuracy and effectiveness.

// Example code snippet to check PHP version
if (version_compare(PHP_VERSION, '7.0.0') < 0) {
    echo "This tutorial may not be compatible with your PHP version.";
}