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PHP Program to Safe Division with Explanation

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This problem helps you practice core PHP fundamentals in a practical way. It builds intuition around divide_by_zero, safe, division. Let’s break it down step by step so you can implement it confidently.
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Problem Statement

Print a/b as integer. If b is 0, print DIVIDE_BY_ZERO.

Input Format

One line: a b.

Output Format

Quotient or DIVIDE_BY_ZERO.

Constraints

|a|,|b|

Code Solution

This explanation is written for learning purposes and to help beginners understand the concept clearly.
<?php $inputText=trim(stream_get_contents(STDIN)); if($inputText==='') exit; [$a,$b]=array_map('intval',preg_split('/\\s+/', $inputText)); if($b===0) echo 'DIVIDE_BY_ZERO'; else echo intdiv($a,$b); ?>

Output Example

Input:
10 0
Output:
DIVIDE_BY_ZERO

Common Mistakes

- Misreading input/output format.
- Not handling constraints and edge cases.
- Off-by-one errors in loops.
- Forgetting to reset variables between test cases (if any).

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