How can SQL mode settings in MariaDB affect PHP applications running on different servers?

SQL mode settings in MariaDB can affect PHP applications running on different servers by changing the behavior of SQL queries, which can lead to unexpected results or errors. To ensure consistency across servers, you can explicitly set the SQL mode in your PHP application to avoid any discrepancies.

// Set the SQL mode to ensure consistency across servers
$mysqli = new mysqli("localhost", "username", "password", "database");
$mysqli->query("SET SESSION sql_mode = 'modes'");