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Techniques and considerations

Although writing CGI scripts is quite straightforward, there are a number of useful techniques to be gleaned and some common pitfalls to avoid.

• Keeping state information
• Minimizing response times
• Management of temporary files
• Periodic updating of documents

Spinning the Web by Andrew Ford
© 1995 International Thomson Publishing
© 2002 Andrew Ford and Ford & Mason Ltd
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