post &get

[ajdesigns]

Could someone please explain the post & get commands. I have compiled a html form that I want to use to allow my customers to enter an order no into.I then want the form to Query my database and return the order details ie: despatched ,assembled etc back to my customers is this possible if so how.
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[BillyRayPreachersSon]

For the database code, you'd need to go to a more appropriate forum, maybe ASP, JSP, or PHP forums (depending on the server-side language you are using).

Dan

 

[aarrgghh]

I would agree with billy ray about the database stuff; however, I'll do my best to explain get and post.

Get: a method of processing a form that passes the variable(s) via the URL.

If you look at the URL on your browser right now, you will see an example of the get method in action.

Post: a method of processing a form that, in simplified terms, does not pass the variable(s) via the URL. It is also generally regarded as "safer".