Cryptocurrency Q&A Why POST is used instead of GET?

Why POST is used instead of GET?

Giuseppe Giuseppe Wed Nov 27 2024 | 7 answers 967
I'm curious about the reason why POST method is preferred over GET in certain situations. What are the advantages or specific use cases that make POST a better choice? Why POST is used instead of GET?

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CryptoWizardry CryptoWizardry Fri Nov 29 2024
Furthermore, if the URL is shared or bookmarked, the sensitive information is also shared.

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ShintoSanctum ShintoSanctum Fri Nov 29 2024
In contrast, POST requests do not include sensitive information in the URL.

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Thunderbolt Thunderbolt Fri Nov 29 2024
When dealing with web requests, the choice of HTTP method can have significant implications for security.

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Caterina Caterina Fri Nov 29 2024
Instead, they send the data in the request body, which is not typically logged or cached.

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Giuseppe Giuseppe Fri Nov 29 2024
GET requests, for instance, often include sensitive information directly in the URL.

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