How can timestamps be effectively used to manage script execution and cleanup in PHP?

Using timestamps in PHP can help manage script execution and cleanup by setting specific times for tasks to run or resources to be released. By comparing the current timestamp with predetermined times, you can trigger actions such as running a cleanup function at the end of the day or sending reminder emails at specific intervals. 

// Example of using timestamps for script execution and cleanup
$currentTimestamp = time();
$cleanupTimestamp = strtotime('tomorrow midnight');

// Check if it's time to run cleanup function
if ($currentTimestamp >= $cleanupTimestamp) {
    // Run cleanup function
    cleanupFunction();
}

function cleanupFunction() {
    // Perform cleanup tasks here
}

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