What steps can be taken to prevent output conflicts when including PHP files in a script?

Output conflicts can be prevented by using output buffering in PHP. This allows you to capture the output of included files and prevent them from being directly echoed to the browser. By buffering the output, you can control when and how it is displayed, avoiding conflicts between different included files.

<?php
ob_start(); // Start output buffering

// Include your PHP files here
include 'file1.php';
include 'file2.php';

$output = ob_get_clean(); // Get the buffered output

// Display the output at the desired location
echo $output;
?>