What are the potential pitfalls of using checkbox fields for transferring values between forms in PHP?

Using checkbox fields for transferring values between forms in PHP can lead to potential pitfalls such as unchecked checkboxes not being submitted and therefore not transferring their values. To solve this issue, you can use hidden input fields in conjunction with the checkboxes to ensure that their values are always submitted, regardless of whether they are checked or not. 

<form action="process_form.php" method="post">
    <input type="checkbox" name="checkbox_field" value="1">
    <input type="hidden" name="checkbox_field" value="0">
    <input type="submit" value="Submit">
</form>

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