What are the potential pitfalls of not properly installing and configuring PHP software like XAMPP?

Potential pitfalls of not properly installing and configuring PHP software like XAMPP include security vulnerabilities, compatibility issues with other software, and performance problems. To avoid these pitfalls, it is important to follow the installation instructions carefully and configure the software according to best practices. 

// Example code snippet for configuring PHP settings in XAMPP

// Set error reporting level
error_reporting(E_ALL);
ini_set('display_errors', 'On');

// Set timezone
date_default_timezone_set('America/New_York');

// Increase memory limit
ini_set('memory_limit', '256M');

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XAMPP PHP configuration installation errors security vulnerabilities compatibility issues

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