How can undefined variable and offset errors be avoided in PHP file upload scripts?

Undefined variable and offset errors in PHP file upload scripts can be avoided by checking if the variable or array offset exists before trying to access it. This can be done using isset() or empty() functions to ensure that the variable or offset is defined before using it in the script. 

// Check if the file input field is set in the $_FILES array before trying to access it
if(isset($_FILES['file'])) {
    // Process the file upload
    $file = $_FILES['file'];
    
    // Check if the file was uploaded successfully
    if($file['error'] === UPLOAD_ERR_OK) {
        // File upload successful, continue processing
    } else {
        // Handle file upload errors
    }
} else {
    // File input field not set, handle error
}

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