How can the use of header functions in PHP improve the process of automatic redirection?

When implementing automatic redirection in PHP, using header functions can improve the process by allowing us to send HTTP headers to the browser, including the redirection status code and the new location to redirect to. This method ensures a seamless redirection without the need for extra HTML code or JavaScript. 

<?php
// Redirect to a new page after 3 seconds
header("refresh:3;url=destination.php");
exit;
?>

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