How can a PHP beginner ensure they are using the correct form submission method to avoid issues with URL parameters?

When submitting a form using the GET method in PHP, the form data is appended to the URL as parameters. This can lead to potential security risks and issues with URL length limitations. To avoid these problems, beginners should use the POST method for form submissions instead.

<form method="post" action="process_form.php">
  <!-- form fields go here -->
  <input type="submit" value="Submit">
</form>