Python and POST data

Question

In PHP I simply write:

$bob = $_POST['bob'];

How do I do the same in Python?

And yes, I do normally check that it exists etc, I'm just stripping it down specifically to the functionality I am after.

Edit: I am not using a framework

Well, that really depends on what framework you are using. Elaborate? — William Keller
– William Keller, Commented Sep 22, 2008 at 19:59
I am not using a framework, if I was then I'd have said so :) — Teifion
– Teifion, Commented Sep 22, 2008 at 20:00
may be you want to add "http" to the tags, I'm not sure that the tags "post" and "get" applies to this question. — David Ameller
– David Ameller, Commented Sep 22, 2008 at 20:01
I agree with William. Your question should have been more clear. There isn't enough context, regardless if you implied any. — fuentesjr
– fuentesjr, Commented Sep 22, 2008 at 20:09

Thomas Wouters · Accepted Answer · 2008-09-22 20:01:12Z

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The simplest method is the 'cgi' module:

import cgi
data = cgi.FieldStorage()
data['bob']

But the context you are executing in (frameworks you're using, WSGI or even (heaven forbid) mod_python) may have different, more efficient or more direct methods of access.

answered Sep 22, 2008 at 20:01

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