What are the different methods in PHP to transmit variables without showing them in the URL?

When transmitting variables in PHP without showing them in the URL, you can use methods like POST requests, sessions, or cookies. This helps to keep sensitive information secure and prevents users from manipulating the data by modifying the URL. 

// Using POST method to transmit variables without showing them in the URL
<form method="post" action="process_form.php">
    <input type="hidden" name="hidden_variable" value="secret_value">
    <button type="submit">Submit</button>
</form>

Keywords

POST method $_POST superglobal form submission AJAX cURL

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