How do experienced PHP coders manage memory usage and performance when working with PHP and browsers for extended periods of time?

Experienced PHP coders manage memory usage and performance by optimizing their code, using caching mechanisms, and regularly monitoring and profiling their applications. They also make use of tools like opcode caches, database indexes, and content delivery networks to improve performance. 

// Example of using opcode caching with PHP
if (function_exists('apc_store')) {
    $data = apc_fetch('cached_data');
    if (!$data) {
        $data = fetchDataFromDatabase();
        apc_store('cached_data', $data, 3600); // Cache data for 1 hour
    }
} else {
    $data = fetchDataFromDatabase(); // Fallback to fetching data from the database
}

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memory management performance optimization PHP coding browser compatibility long-term development

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