When passing variable values in a URL, you typically use query parameters. Query parameters are key-value pairs added to the end of a URL after a question mark (?
). Each parameter is separated by an ampersand (&
). Here's an example of how you can pass variable values in a URL:
In this example, the URL https://example.com/page
is followed by a question mark (?
), and then the query parameters variable1=value1
and variable2=value2
are added. You can include as many query parameters as needed by separating them with ampersands.
When constructing a URL with variable values, you should ensure that the values are properly encoded to avoid any issues with special characters or reserved characters. URL encoding replaces special characters with percent-encoded representations, making the URL safe to use.
Here's an example of a URL with properly encoded variable values:
https://example.com/page?name=John%20Doe&age=30
In this case, the space in the name "John Doe" is replaced with %20
, the percent-encoded representation for a space character.
On the server side, when processing the URL, you can retrieve the variable values using the appropriate programming language or framework. The specific method will depend on the technology you're using. For example, in JavaScript, you can access the variable values using the URLSearchParams
object or by parsing the URL manually.
Remember to exercise caution when passing sensitive or private information in the URL, as URLs can be logged and stored in various places, potentially compromising the security of the data.