Is it recommended to include alerts directly in PHP code or should they be handled in the template?

It is generally recommended to handle alerts in the template rather than directly in PHP code. This separation of concerns helps to keep the codebase clean and maintainable, as it allows for easier modification of the front-end without impacting the back-end logic. Additionally, handling alerts in the template allows for better organization and presentation of user feedback. 

// PHP code snippet that sets an alert message in a session variable
session_start();

$_SESSION['alert'] = 'This is an alert message.';
```
In the template file (e.g. HTML or PHP file), you can then retrieve and display the alert message using:
```php
// HTML/PHP template code snippet to display the alert message
session_start();

if(isset($_SESSION['alert'])) {
    echo '<div class="alert">' . $_SESSION['alert'] . '</div>';
    unset($_SESSION['alert']);
}

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