How does output buffering in XAMPP affect PHP script execution and error handling?

Output buffering in XAMPP can affect PHP script execution by capturing the output before it is sent to the browser. This can be useful for manipulating or processing the output before displaying it. However, it can also impact error handling as errors may not be displayed immediately. To ensure proper error handling, you can disable output buffering in XAMPP by setting the `output_buffering` directive to `Off` in your php.ini file.

// Disable output buffering in XAMPP
ini_set('output_buffering', 'Off');