How can proper error handling and logging be implemented to troubleshoot file deletion issues in PHP?

To troubleshoot file deletion issues in PHP, proper error handling and logging can be implemented by using try-catch blocks to catch any exceptions thrown during the deletion process. Additionally, logging the errors to a file or a database can help in identifying the root cause of the issue. 

<?php

// Specify the file path to delete
$file = 'path/to/file.txt';

try {
    // Attempt to delete the file
    if (!unlink($file)) {
        throw new Exception("Error deleting file");
    } else {
        echo "File deleted successfully";
    }
} catch (Exception $e) {
    // Log the error to a file or database
    error_log("Error deleting file: " . $e->getMessage(), 3, "error.log");
}

?>

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error handling logging file deletion PHP troubleshooting

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