howdy
I'm sort of new with using forms and validating input. I heard that you are suppose to use taint mode when dealing with such input from form filled out from the client end.

I need some basic questions answered and maybe some recommendations :)

Should I use CGI.pm to retreive values from forms? Is using CGI.pm always the best way to go? Are there any alternatives that work just as good and safe as CGI.pm?

For taint mode, I'm still looking for some good tutorials and documentation that clearly explains how I can start using it. I know that you have to use the -T switch, but just how do you taint a value? Whats the difference between a tainted and an untainted value?

I just started playing around with perl 3 months ago and at the point where I want to use forms!! I understand the concept in a way but not the measures behind it.

Thanks!!!

In reply to Form, Input, Taint related by Ny_Worker

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