What are some common methods to hide the page name in the URL when linking to a page in PHP?

To hide the page name in the URL when linking to a page in PHP, you can use URL rewriting techniques. This involves using mod_rewrite in Apache or similar methods to rewrite the URL displayed in the browser while still pointing to the correct page on the server. This can help improve the aesthetics of your URLs and make them more user-friendly.

// Example of URL rewriting in PHP using mod_rewrite in Apache
// Add the following code to your .htaccess file in the root directory of your website

<IfModule mod_rewrite.c>
    RewriteEngine On
    RewriteBase /
    RewriteRule ^desired-url$ actual-page.php [L]
</IfModule>