What is the purpose of using the GET method in PHP and how does it affect retrieving data?

The GET method in PHP is used to retrieve data from a server. It is commonly used to pass data through URLs by appending parameters to the URL. This method is useful for retrieving data from forms, links, or other sources where data needs to be passed to the server. 

```php
// Example of using the GET method to retrieve data
if(isset($_GET['name'])){
    $name = $_GET['name'];
    echo "Hello, $name!";
}
```

In this example, if a parameter named 'name' is passed through the URL, the PHP script will retrieve the value and display a personalized greeting.

Keywords

GET method PHP data retrieval URL parameters query string

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