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Difference between get() and post() method in PHP

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what is the main difference between get() and post() method in PHP

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Feb 1, 2016 at 10:18 AM
Hello,

There are no 
get()
or 
post()
method in PHP.
Do you mean GET and POST HTTP request?
http://www.tutorialspoint.com/php/php_get_post.htm
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GET()

Parameters remain in browser history because they are part of the URL
Can be bookmarked.
GET method should not be used when sending passwords or other sensitive information.
7607 character maximum size.
Url example: page2.php?category=sport
POST()

Parameters are not saved in browser history.
Can not be bookmarked.
POST method used when sending passwords or other sensitive information.
8 Mb max size for the POST method.
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