How can the "Undefined index" error be resolved when trying to upload files via a PHP form?

The "Undefined index" error occurs when trying to access an array key that does not exist. This error commonly happens when trying to access $_FILES or $_POST variables that were not properly set. To resolve this issue, you should always check if the key exists before trying to access it. 

if(isset($_FILES['file'])){
    // Process file upload here
    $file = $_FILES['file'];
    // Rest of the file upload logic
} else {
    // Handle the case when file input is not set
    echo "File input not found.";
}

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