What are the best practices for using hidden input fields in PHP forms to transfer data between form steps?

When working with multi-step forms in PHP, hidden input fields can be used to transfer data between form steps without displaying it to the user. This can be useful for maintaining data consistency across steps or passing along information that should not be modified by the user. To implement this, simply include hidden input fields in each form step with the necessary data and values to be transferred. 

```php
<form method="post" action="step2.php">
    <input type="hidden" name="username" value="<?php echo $_POST['username']; ?>">
    <!-- Other form fields for step 1 -->
    <input type="submit" value="Next">
</form>
```

In the above code snippet, the hidden input field "username" is used to transfer the username data from step 1 to step 2 of the form. This data can then be accessed in the subsequent form steps using `$_POST['username']`.

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