What are the potential pitfalls of using UTF-8 BOM in PHP scripts?

Using UTF-8 BOM in PHP scripts can cause issues with headers being sent prematurely, leading to errors or unexpected behavior. To solve this problem, ensure that your PHP scripts are saved without the UTF-8 BOM. 

<?php
// Ensure that PHP scripts are saved without the UTF-8 BOM
// This can be done by configuring your text editor or IDE to save files without the BOM
// Alternatively, you can use a tool like `utf8bomremover` to remove the BOM from existing files

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UTF-8 BOM PHP scripts encoding file handling compatibility

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