In PHP web development, how do I deploy to production?

When deploying a PHP web application to production, several key steps should be followed to ensure that the application runs smoothly and securely. Here are some best practices to consider:

• Use version control systems (like Git) for your codebase.
• Test your application in a staging environment that mirrors production.
• Configure error logging to capture any issues during runtime.
• Secure your application by sanitizing inputs and using prepared statements.
• Optimize your database queries and application performance.
• Set appropriate file permissions to protect sensitive files.