How can the PHP version being used affect the implementation of deleting users from a table using links?

The PHP version being used can affect the implementation of deleting users from a table using links due to changes in syntax or deprecated functions. To ensure compatibility across different PHP versions, it is recommended to use prepared statements with parameterized queries to prevent SQL injection attacks and ensure the proper deletion of users from the table. 

<?php
// Connect to the database
$servername = "localhost";
$username = "username";
$password = "password";
$dbname = "dbname";

$conn = new mysqli($servername, $username, $password, $dbname);

// Check connection
if ($conn->connect_error) {
    die("Connection failed: " . $conn->connect_error);
}

// Check if user ID is set and valid
if(isset($_GET['id']) && is_numeric($_GET['id'])) {
    $id = $_GET['id'];
    
    // Prepare and execute the SQL statement to delete user
    $stmt = $conn->prepare("DELETE FROM users WHERE id = ?");
    $stmt->bind_param("i", $id);
    $stmt->execute();
    
    // Redirect back to the user list page
    header("Location: user_list.php");
    exit();
} else {
    echo "Invalid user ID";
}

$conn->close();
?>

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