GET vs. POST does it really really matter?

asp.net, http

Solution

Since you're the one writing the server software (presumably), then it cares if you tell it to care. If you handle POST and GET data identically, then no, it doesn't.

However, the browser definitely cares. Refreshing or clicking back to a page you got as a response to a POST pops up the little "Are you sure you want to submit data again" prompt, for example.

Problem

Ok, I know the difference in purpose. GET is to get some data. Make a request and get data back. POST should be used for CRUD operations other than read I believe. But when it comes down to it, does the server really care if it's receiving a GET vs. POST in the end?

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