What are common mistakes to avoid when working with select tags in HTML forms that interact with PHP scripts?

Common mistakes to avoid when working with select tags in HTML forms that interact with PHP scripts include not setting the name attribute for the select tag correctly, not using the correct method (GET or POST) in the form tag, and not properly handling the selected option in the PHP script. To solve these issues, ensure that the name attribute of the select tag matches the key used in the PHP script, use the appropriate method in the form tag, and access the selected option using the $_POST or $_GET superglobal in the PHP script. 

// HTML form with select tag
<form method="POST" action="process_form.php">
    <select name="fruit">
        <option value="apple">Apple</option>
        <option value="banana">Banana</option>
        <option value="orange">Orange</option>
    </select>
    <input type="submit" value="Submit">
</form>

// PHP script (process_form.php) to handle form submission
<?php
if(isset($_POST['fruit'])) {
    $selected_fruit = $_POST['fruit'];
    echo "You selected: " . $selected_fruit;
} else {
    echo "No fruit selected";
}
?>

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HTML forms select tags PHP scripts mistakes interaction

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