How can PHP developers implement client-side validation to improve user experience and prevent unnecessary form submissions?

To implement client-side validation in PHP, developers can use JavaScript to validate form inputs before submitting the form to the server. This can help improve the user experience by providing instant feedback on incorrect inputs and prevent unnecessary form submissions, reducing server load and processing time. 

<script>
function validateForm() {
    var name = document.forms["myForm"]["name"].value;
    var email = document.forms["myForm"]["email"].value;

    if (name == "" || email == "") {
        alert("Name and email must be filled out");
        return false;
    }
}
</script>

<form name="myForm" action="submit.php" onsubmit="return validateForm()" method="post">
    Name: <input type="text" name="name"><br>
    Email: <input type="text" name="email"><br>
    <input type="submit" value="Submit">
</form>

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