How can PHP be disabled for specific directories on a server, and what are the potential implications of doing so?

To disable PHP for specific directories on a server, you can use the "php_flag engine off" directive in an .htaccess file within the directory you want to disable PHP in. This will prevent PHP code from being executed in that directory. Be aware that disabling PHP in certain directories may affect the functionality of any PHP scripts within those directories. ``` <Directory /path/to/directory> <FilesMatch "\.php$"> php_flag engine off </FilesMatch> </Directory> ```