accessing array elements passed to php from jquery

Question

I'm trying to access the serialized data in the var param that is sent to the admin_comment.php file. I feel like making a rookie mistake. Below is my jQuery code...

$(buildFormName).submit(function(e){


var param = $(e.target).serialize();

param = param + '&new_cid=' + theCommentId;

alert(param);

// params return as expected - look good

$.post('submit/admin_comment.php',param,function(msg){



});
});

In the admin_comment.php file I have this:

$arr = array();

And I'm trying to access an individual element of the array, new_cid like this:

$arr['new_cid'];

but it comes up empty... can anyone tell me what I'm doing wrong or point me in the right direction?

You can change the $(e.target).serialize(); to $(this).serialize() — Selvakumar Arumugam
– Selvakumar Arumugam, Commented Jan 13, 2012 at 21:56

Jonathan Rich · Accepted Answer · 2012-01-13 21:56:16Z

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The special array you're looking for is the PHP superglobal $_POST.

You should be able to get your data via:

$_POST['new_cid']

answered Jan 13, 2012 at 21:56

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dkhendo Over a year ago

oh wow. amazing that i missed that one... everything works now - thank you so much!

Jonathan Rich Over a year ago

No problem. Welcome to PHP programming.

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