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What are CGI scripts and how are they used in Website design?

April 26, 2017CGI scripts Used website design

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What are CGI scripts and how are they used in Website design?

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Common Gateway Interface scripts are small programs that add functionality and interactivity to a Website. One of the most commonly used CGI scripts is one that sends the contents of a form that a visitor has filled out, to a specified e-mail address. Others include guestbooks, hit counters, and visitor logs. CGI scripts are stored in a special folder on your Web server and called from within the pages of the site. Most hosting service providers have a selection of CGI scripts available for use by their clients. These will provide the most commonly requested functions, while custom scripts can be written for the more complex applications.