What role do cookies play in resolving installation issues with PHP scripts?

Cookies can play a role in resolving installation issues with PHP scripts by storing information about the installation process or user preferences. By using cookies, developers can track user progress during installation, save settings for future visits, or troubleshoot errors by storing relevant data. This can help streamline the installation process and provide a better user experience. 

// Set a cookie to track installation progress
setcookie('installation_progress', '50%', time() + 3600, '/');

// Retrieve the installation progress from the cookie
$progress = isset($_COOKIE['installation_progress']) ? $_COOKIE['installation_progress'] : '0%';

// Check installation progress and display appropriate message
if ($progress == '100%') {
    echo 'Installation complete!';
} else {
    echo 'Installation in progress...';
}

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