How does the php.ini file relate to the configuration of session handling in PHP scripts?

The php.ini file is the configuration file for PHP settings, including session handling parameters. To configure session handling in PHP scripts, you can adjust settings such as session.save_path, session.gc_maxlifetime, and session.cookie_lifetime in the php.ini file.

// Example configuration in php.ini file
session.save_path = "/tmp"
session.gc_maxlifetime = 1440
session.cookie_lifetime = 0