How can PHP developers efficiently update multiple PHP files to comply with newer standards like mysqli and PHP 7?

To efficiently update multiple PHP files to comply with newer standards like mysqli and PHP 7, developers can utilize automated tools like search and replace functions in code editors or IDEs. This allows developers to quickly find and update deprecated functions or syntax across multiple files. 

// Example code snippet using search and replace in PHPStorm IDE
// Press Ctrl + Shift + R to open the Replace in Path dialog
// Enter the deprecated function or syntax to replace in the "Text to find" field
// Enter the updated function or syntax in the "Replace with" field
// Click on Replace in Path to update all occurrences across multiple files

// Before updating
mysql_query($query);

// After updating
mysqli_query($connection, $query);

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PHP mysqli PHP 7 update multiple files

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