How can PHP developers improve the overall security and functionality of their contact forms, especially when dealing with bots and spam submissions?

Issue: PHP developers can improve the security and functionality of their contact forms by implementing CAPTCHA verification to prevent bots and spam submissions. 

// Implementing CAPTCHA verification in a PHP contact form

// Generate a random CAPTCHA code
$captcha_code = rand(1000, 9999);

// Store the CAPTCHA code in a session variable for validation
$_SESSION['captcha_code'] = $captcha_code;

// Display the CAPTCHA code in the form
echo "Please enter the following CAPTCHA code: $captcha_code";

// Validate the CAPTCHA code submitted by the user
if(isset($_POST['captcha']) && $_POST['captcha'] == $_SESSION['captcha_code']){
    // CAPTCHA validation passed, process the form submission
    // Add your form processing code here
} else {
    // CAPTCHA validation failed, display an error message
    echo "Invalid CAPTCHA code, please try again.";
}

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