How can PHP developers effectively incorporate image hover effects in their code for better user experience?

To incorporate image hover effects in PHP, developers can use CSS to create the desired effects. By adding CSS classes to images and using :hover pseudo-class, developers can easily achieve hover effects like changing image opacity, size, or adding overlays. This enhances user experience by providing interactive elements on the webpage.

<style>
    .image-container {
        position: relative;
        width: 200px;
        height: 200px;
        overflow: hidden;
    }
    
    .image-container img {
        width: 100%;
        height: 100%;
        transition: transform 0.5s;
    }
    
    .image-container img:hover {
        transform: scale(1.1);
    }
</style>

<div class="image-container">
    <img src="image.jpg" alt="Image">
</div>