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What is the use of isset() in PHP?

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Quick Answer isset() checks if a variable is set (exists) and is not null. Returns true if the variable exists and has a non-null value. Returns false if undefined or null. Use before accessing potentially undefined variables (like $_GET["param"]) to avoid "undefined index" notices. isset($_GET["page"]) is the standard pattern for optional query parameters.

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isset() checks whether a variable exists and is not null. Commonly used for request validation.
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