How can urlencode function in PHP be used to handle special characters in URLs?

Special characters in URLs can cause issues with processing and interpreting the URL correctly. The PHP urlencode function can be used to encode special characters in a URL, making it safe to use in various contexts. By applying urlencode to any user input or dynamic data that will be included in a URL, you can ensure that the URL is properly formatted and all special characters are encoded correctly. 

// Example of using urlencode function to handle special characters in URLs
$userInput = "Hello World! & Special Characters";
$encodedInput = urlencode($userInput);

$url = "https://www.example.com/search?q=" . $encodedInput;

echo $url;

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