What are the common pitfalls to avoid when incorporating collapsible boxes in PHP websites?

Common pitfalls to avoid when incorporating collapsible boxes in PHP websites include not properly handling the state of the boxes (open or closed), not utilizing proper HTML and CSS for styling, and not implementing smooth animations for the collapsing effect. To avoid these pitfalls, ensure that you have a clear logic for toggling the box state, use semantic HTML elements and CSS classes for styling, and incorporate JavaScript for smooth animations. 

<!-- Example PHP code snippet for incorporating collapsible boxes with proper state handling and styling -->
<?php
$box1_open = false; // Set initial state of box 1 to closed
$box2_open = true; // Set initial state of box 2 to open

// Toggle box state when clicked
if(isset($_POST['toggle_box1'])){
    $box1_open = !$box1_open;
}

if(isset($_POST['toggle_box2'])){
    $box2_open = !$box2_open;
}
?>

<!-- HTML/CSS for collapsible boxes -->
<div class="box">
    <button onclick="document.getElementById('box1').submit()">Toggle Box 1</button>
    <div class="content" style="display: <?php echo $box1_open ? 'block' : 'none'; ?>">
        Box 1 content here
    </div>
</div>

<form id="box1" method="post">
    <input type="hidden" name="toggle_box1" value="1">
</form>

<div class="box">
    <button onclick="document.getElementById('box2').submit()">Toggle Box 2</button>
    <div class="content" style="display: <?php echo $box2_open ? 'block' : 'none'; ?>">
        Box 2 content here
    </div>
</div>

<form id="box2" method="post">
    <input type="hidden" name="toggle_box2" value="1">
</form>

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