How can PHP be used to parse and manipulate lists created by users in an online editor?

To parse and manipulate lists created by users in an online editor using PHP, you can use the explode function to split the list into an array, manipulate the array as needed, and then use implode to convert it back into a string. 

// Sample list created by user in an online editor
$userList = "item1, item2, item3";

// Split the list into an array using explode
$listArray = explode(", ", $userList);

// Manipulate the array as needed (e.g. add an item)
$listArray[] = "item4";

// Convert the array back into a string using implode
$newUserList = implode(", ", $listArray);

// Output the manipulated list
echo $newUserList;

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