What is the purpose of using an Alert Box with a deletion function in PHP scripting?

The purpose of using an Alert Box with a deletion function in PHP scripting is to provide a confirmation message to the user before deleting a record or data from the database. This helps prevent accidental deletions and allows the user to confirm their action before proceeding with the deletion.

<?php
if(isset($_GET['delete_id'])) {
    $id = $_GET['delete_id'];
    echo "<script>
            var result = confirm('Are you sure you want to delete this record?');
            if(result) {
                window.location.href = 'delete.php?id=$id';
            }
          </script>";
}
?>