What is the difference between using $_POST and $_GET in PHP form submissions?

When submitting a form in PHP, the main difference between using $_POST and $_GET is how the data is sent. $_POST sends form data in the HTTP request body, while $_GET sends form data in the URL. It is generally recommended to use $_POST for sensitive data like passwords, as the data is not visible in the URL. However, $_GET can be useful for sharing links or bookmarking specific pages. 

<form method="post" action="process_form.php">
    <label for="username">Username:</label>
    <input type="text" id="username" name="username">
    <label for="password">Password:</label>
    <input type="password" id="password" name="password">
    <button type="submit">Submit</button>
</form>
```

In the process_form.php file:

```php
$username = $_POST['username'];
$password = $_POST['password'];

// Process the form data

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