When should I use GET or POST method? What's the difference between them?

Question

What\'s the difference when using GET or POST method? Which one is more secure? What are (dis)advantages of each of them?

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Answer 1

The GET method:

• It is used only for sending 256 character date

• When using this method, the information can be seen on the browser

• It is the default method used by forms

• It is not so secured.

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The POST method:

• It is used for sending unlimited data.

• With this method, the information cannot be seen on the browser

• You can explicitly mention the POST method

• It is more secured than the GET method

• It provides more advanced features