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PHP Email Attachment Sending: Comparative Analysis of Native mail() Function and PHPMailer Library

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This article provides an in-depth exploration of two primary methods for sending emails with attachments in PHP: using the native mail() function and the third-party PHPMailer library. Through comparative analysis of code complexity, functional completeness, and development efficiency, it elaborates on the significant advantages of PHPMailer in email attachment handling, along with complete implementation examples and best practice recommendations.