What is the difference between GET and POST form methods?

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GET:
- Appends data to URL as query parameters
- Limited data size (~2048 characters)
- Data visible in URL
- Can be bookmarked
- Used for retrieving data

POST:
- Sends data in request body
- No size limitations
- Data not visible in URL
- Cannot be bookmarked
- Used for submitting/modifying data

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