What are common issues with PHP date functions and how can they be resolved?
One common issue with PHP date functions is incorrect timezone settings, leading to inaccurate date and time calculations. This can be resolved by explicitly setting the timezone using `date_default_timezone_set()` function before using any date functions.
// Set the timezone to the desired value
date_default_timezone_set('America/New_York');
// Now you can use date functions without worrying about timezone issues
echo date('Y-m-d H:i:s');