What are the potential risks or drawbacks of reverting to an older version of XAMPP to retain dbase functionality?

Reverting to an older version of XAMPP to retain database functionality may expose your system to security vulnerabilities and compatibility issues with newer software. It is recommended to update XAMPP to the latest version or find alternative solutions to address the database functionality issue.

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