Is there a more efficient method than using hidden fields or sessions to pass variables in PHP scripts that refresh frequently?

When dealing with frequently refreshing PHP scripts, using hidden fields or sessions to pass variables can be inefficient and cumbersome. A more efficient method is to pass variables through the URL using GET parameters. This allows the variables to persist across page refreshes without the need for hidden fields or sessions. 

// Example of passing variables through the URL using GET parameters
$variable = "value";
echo "<a href='page.php?variable=$variable'>Link</a>";

// Retrieving the variable on the receiving page
$receivedVariable = $_GET['variable'];
echo $receivedVariable;

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PHP cookies AJAX URL parameters caching

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