In this project, HTTP GET and HTTP POST are by Ajax in HTML file to talk with python file “server.py”.
The main difference between HTTP GET and HTTP POST requests lies in how the data is transmitted and the intended purpose of each request type:
- HTTP GET: The GET request is used to retrieve data from a server. When you send a GET request, the parameters and data are appended to the URL in the form of query parameters. This means that the data is visible in the URL itself. GET requests are typically used for retrieving information and should not be used for sensitive data or when modifying server-side resources. They are designed to be idempotent, meaning that multiple identical GET requests should have the same effect as a single request.
- HTTP POST: The POST request is used to submit data to be processed by the server. When you send a POST request, the data is included in the body of the request, rather than in the URL. This makes POST requests more suitable for sending sensitive or larger amounts of data. POST requests are intended for actions that modify server-side resources, such as submitting a form, creating a new record, or updating existing data. They are not idempotent, meaning that multiple identical POST requests may have different effects.
In summary, GET requests are used for retrieving data, while POST requests are used for submitting data to be processed or modifying server-side resources. GET requests are visible in the URL, while POST requests include the data in the request body.
