How can PHP developers troubleshoot issues with date conversions when using the date() function in PHP?

When troubleshooting date conversion issues with the date() function in PHP, developers should ensure that the input date format matches the format string used in the date() function. They should also check for any errors in the input date string or timezone settings that could affect the conversion. 

// Example code snippet to troubleshoot date conversion issues
$input_date = '2022-05-15'; // Input date string
$format_string = 'Y-m-d'; // Format string for the input date
$converted_date = date('Y-m-d', strtotime($input_date)); // Convert input date to desired format

if($converted_date) {
    echo "Converted date: " . $converted_date;
} else {
    echo "Error converting date";
}

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