Is $_POST a special array in PHP and how does it differ from variables in Perl?

Yes, $_POST is a special array in PHP that is used to collect form data after submitting an HTML form with the method="post". In Perl, variables are typically accessed using the CGI module, which provides a way to access form data passed to a Perl script. 

// Accessing form data submitted using POST method in PHP
if ($_SERVER["REQUEST_METHOD"] == "POST") {
    $username = $_POST['username'];
    $password = $_POST['password'];
    
    // Use the form data as needed
}

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