What are the best practices for structuring PHP scripts to maintain consistent layout and positioning of elements like navigation bars?

Consistent layout and positioning of elements like navigation bars in PHP scripts can be achieved by using a template system such as including header and footer files in each script. This allows for centralized control over the layout and positioning of elements, making it easier to maintain a consistent design across all pages. 

// header.php
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
    <title>My Website</title>
    <link rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" href="styles.css">
</head>
<body>
    <header>
        <nav>
            <ul>
                <li><a href="index.php">Home</a></li>
                <li><a href="about.php">About</a></li>
                <li><a href="contact.php">Contact</a></li>
            </ul>
        </nav>
    </header>
    <main>

// footer.php
    </main>
    <footer>
        <p>© 2021 My Website</p>
    </footer>
</body>
</html>

// index.php
<?php include 'header.php'; ?>
<h1>Welcome to My Website</h1>
<p>This is the homepage content.</p>
<?php include 'footer.php'; ?>

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