What are the advantages of using a form with hidden fields for deleting records in PHP instead of direct links or buttons?

Using a form with hidden fields for deleting records in PHP provides better security and prevents accidental deletion of records. It also allows for passing additional data along with the deletion request. This method ensures that the deletion action is intentional and requires a form submission, reducing the risk of unauthorized deletion. 

<form method="post" action="delete_record.php">
    <input type="hidden" name="record_id" value="123">
    <input type="submit" value="Delete Record">
</form>

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hidden fields form submission record deletion security CSRF protection

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