Read the archives to this and the servlet list. This has been discussed
sooooo many times.
Simpley - POST allows for updating state at the server (inserting a row into
a DB maybe), GET is query only. It's easier to manage these logical
differences with two methods,
Kevin Jones
DevelopMentor
www.develop.com
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> Subject: doPost vs doGet.
>
>
> Hi,
>
> As you must be aware that whatever processing we can do with doGet()
> method of servlet can also be done with doPost() also. Except saving the
> hyperlink as a bookmark, or showing the parameters passed what are the
> advantages or disadvantages using doGet() and doPost(). Simply if we can
> do everything with doPost, why do we need a doGet().
>
> Thanks,
>
> Cheers........
> -ShriKant
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