Why is it recommended to use $_POST instead of $HTTP_POST_VARS in PHP scripts?

Using $_POST is recommended over $HTTP_POST_VARS in PHP scripts because $HTTP_POST_VARS is deprecated since PHP 5.3.0 and removed in PHP 5.4.0. This means that using $HTTP_POST_VARS can lead to compatibility issues and errors in newer PHP versions. Therefore, it is best practice to use $_POST to access form data submitted via POST method in PHP scripts.

// Using $_POST to access form data submitted via POST method
$value = $_POST['input_name'];