How can PHP developers optimize their SQL queries to improve performance, especially when dealing with multiple table joins and complex filtering conditions?

To optimize SQL queries for better performance, PHP developers can use techniques such as indexing columns used in joins and filtering conditions, avoiding unnecessary columns in SELECT queries, using WHERE clauses effectively, and considering the use of stored procedures or views for complex queries. 

// Example of optimizing SQL query with indexing and WHERE clause
$query = "SELECT * FROM users 
          JOIN orders ON users.id = orders.user_id 
          WHERE users.status = 'active' 
          AND orders.total_amount > 100";

// Add indexes to columns used in joins and filtering conditions
// ALTER TABLE users ADD INDEX status_index (status);
// ALTER TABLE orders ADD INDEX total_amount_index (total_amount);

// Execute the optimized query

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PHP SQL queries optimization multiple table joins complex filtering conditions

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