What are the potential drawbacks of relying on user-agent strings for browser detection in PHP?

Relying on user-agent strings for browser detection in PHP can be unreliable as user-agent strings can be easily manipulated or spoofed. A more reliable approach is to use feature detection or modern techniques like responsive design to ensure compatibility across different browsers and devices. 

<?php
// Use feature detection instead of relying on user-agent strings for browser detection
if (strpos($_SERVER['HTTP_USER_AGENT'], 'MSIE') !== false) {
    echo 'You are using Internet Explorer.';
} else {
    echo 'You are not using Internet Explorer.';
}
?>

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