How can PHPMyAdmin be utilized to handle the import of .xls files into a database?

To import .xls files into a database using PHPMyAdmin, you can first convert the .xls file to a .csv file and then use the import feature in PHPMyAdmin to upload the .csv file into the database. This process allows for easy importing of data from Excel spreadsheets into your database.

// Step 1: Convert .xls file to .csv file
// You can use PHPExcel library or any other tool to convert the file

// Step 2: Upload the .csv file using PHPMyAdmin import feature
// Go to PHPMyAdmin, select the database, click on the Import tab, choose the .csv file, and click Go