What are some common mistakes when handling $_POST data in PHP?
Common mistakes when handling $_POST data include:
- Not checking request method: Ensure the form is submitted via
postmethod. Check this with$_SERVER["REQUEST_METHOD"] === "POST". - Forgetting to sanitize inputs: Always sanitize user inputs to prevent security issues. Functions like
filter_varandhtmlspecialcharsare useful. - Not handling empty fields: Check for empty or missing fields using
isset()orempty()functions to avoid errors. - Incorrect form encoding: For file uploads, ensure
enctype="multipart/form-data"is set in the form tag.
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