How can PHP forum members contribute positively to the community while maintaining relevance to PHP topics?

To contribute positively to the PHP forum community while maintaining relevance to PHP topics, members can actively participate in discussions, share their knowledge and expertise, help answer questions, provide solutions to problems, and contribute to open-source PHP projects. By staying engaged and offering valuable insights related to PHP development, members can help foster a supportive and knowledgeable community environment.

// Example PHP code snippet demonstrating how forum members can contribute by providing a solution to a common PHP problem

// Function to calculate the factorial of a number
function factorial($n) {
    if ($n == 0) {
        return 1;
    } else {
        return $n * factorial($n - 1);
    }
}

// Usage example
echo factorial(5); // Output: 120