What common issue can occur when using checkboxes in PHP forms and how can it be resolved?

One common issue when using checkboxes in PHP forms is that unchecked checkboxes do not get submitted in the form data. This can lead to inconsistencies when processing the form. To resolve this issue, you can use hidden input fields with the same name as the checkboxes and set their value to 0. This way, even if a checkbox is unchecked, a corresponding hidden input field with a value of 0 will be submitted.

<input type="hidden" name="checkbox_name" value="0">
<input type="checkbox" name="checkbox_name" value="1">