What are the best practices for storing configuration data in PHP applications?

Storing configuration data securely in PHP applications is essential for maintaining the security and flexibility of the application. One common approach is to store configuration data in a separate file outside of the web root directory to prevent direct access. Using PHP arrays or constants to store configuration data can also help in organizing and accessing the data efficiently. 

// config.php
return [
    'db_host' => 'localhost',
    'db_username' => 'root',
    'db_password' => 'password',
    'db_name' => 'database'
];
```

To access the configuration data in your PHP application, you can include the config file and use the data as needed:

```php
// index.php
$config = require 'config.php';

$db_host = $config['db_host'];
$db_username = $config['db_username'];
$db_password = $config['db_password'];
$db_name = $config['db_name'];

// Use the configuration data as needed

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