What are the potential issues with using the reset button to clear a text field in PHP?

Potential issues with using the reset button to clear a text field in PHP include the fact that the reset button resets all form fields, not just the specific text field. This can lead to unintended data loss for the user. To solve this issue, you can use JavaScript to clear the text field specifically when the reset button is clicked. 

<!-- HTML form with a text field and a reset button -->
<form action="" method="post">
    <input type="text" name="my_text_field" id="my_text_field">
    <input type="reset" value="Clear Text Field" onclick="clearTextField()">
</form>

<!-- JavaScript function to clear the text field -->
<script>
    function clearTextField() {
        document.getElementById('my_text_field').value = '';
    }
</script>

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