When encountering compatibility issues with newer versions of MySQL, what steps can be taken to troubleshoot and resolve these issues in PHP applications that rely on MySQL databases?

When encountering compatibility issues with newer versions of MySQL in PHP applications, one common solution is to update the MySQL extension being used in the application to MySQLi or PDO. This allows for better compatibility with newer MySQL versions and provides additional features and security enhancements. 

// Example of updating MySQL extension to MySQLi

// Original MySQL connection
$connection = mysql_connect("localhost", "username", "password");

// Updated MySQLi connection
$connection = mysqli_connect("localhost", "username", "password");

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MySQL PHP compatibility troubleshooting resolution

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