How can the use of BOM (Byte Order Mark) in PHP files affect the execution and output of scripts?

When a BOM (Byte Order Mark) is present at the beginning of a PHP file, it can cause issues such as headers already sent errors or unexpected output. To solve this problem, ensure that your PHP files are saved without the BOM. 

<?php
// Ensure that PHP files are saved without the BOM
// This snippet demonstrates how to remove the BOM from a PHP file

$file = 'example.php';

// Read the contents of the file
$content = file_get_contents($file);

// Remove the BOM if present
$content = ltrim($content, "\xEF\xBB\xBF");

// Write the updated content back to the file
file_put_contents($file, $content);

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BOM Byte Order Mark PHP files execution output

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