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How can using absolute paths with __DIR__ improve the reliability of require statements in PHP?

When using relative paths in require statements in PHP, the file path is resolved based on the current working directory, which can lead to issues if the script is executed from a different location. By using absolute paths with the `__DIR__` magic constant, we can ensure that the required files are always included correctly, regardless of the script's location in the file system.

php 
// Using absolute paths with __DIR__ to improve reliability of require statements
require_once __DIR__ . '/path/to/file.php';

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