$_GET and $_POST not working

Question

I am a beginner in php and am trying some very simple tests to get started.

I seem to be unable to get any values from $_GET.

This test.php

#!/us         


        

Answer 1

The $_GET and $_POST variables are only available if track_vars is turned on.

As of PHP version 4.0.3 that is always automatically enabled.

Can you check your PHP version and also check the value of track_vars in php.ini?

It would also be helpful if you check phpinfo();

<?php
phpinfo();
?>

Check for

• something called --enable-track-vars, which should be present.

• _SERVER["argv"], should contain an array if you pass vars via a GET request.

• also "Loaded Configuration File" should resolve to the file you think it is.

source: PHP: Description of core php.ini directives