Specification by which a Web server passes data between itself and an application program. Typically, a Web user will make a request of the Web server, which in turn passes the request to a CGI application program. The program processes the request and passes the answer to the server, which in turn sends it to the user. The entire interchange follows the rules of the CGI specification, which is actually part of the HTTP protocol. CGI application programs can be written in such programming languages as C++ and Visual Basic, but are usually written in Perl.

Answered by Sanket Vora , an ibibo Advisor, at 7:33 PM on February 08, 2008

Sonu,CGI is short form of Computer Generated Image.

Answered by Almighty . , an ibibo Advisor, at 1:32 PM on February 08, 2008

sonu ....... i think Abbreviation of Common Gateway Interface, a specification for transferring information between a World Wide Web server and a CGI program. A CGI program is any program designed to accept and return data that conforms to the CGI specification. The program could be written in any programming language, including C, Perl, Java, or Visual Basic.

Answered by varadaraju , an ibibo Master, at 1:01 PM on February 08, 2008

The Common Gateway Interface, or CGI, is a standard for external gateway programs to interface with information servers such as HTTP servers.

Answered by pooja , an ibibo Master, at 11:49 AM on February 08, 2008

CGI(Common Gateway Interface)is a set of rules for running scripts or programs on a Web server. When you submit information, like search terms or your username and password, to a Web server, there's a good chance that the server is using a CGI script to receive and process the data. However, with new scripting languages such as PHP, ASP, and JSP attracting many Web programmers, CGI scripts aren't as not as prevalent as they once were.

Answered by Shishir , an ibibo Master, at 9:45 AM on February 08, 2008

Common Gateway Interface. A programming interface between a web server and the systems backend functions - such as processing systems and databases. Allows web servers to perform data functions and interact with users.A device independent graphics language for display and printing that stemmed from GKS.

Answered by Kajal , an ibibo Master, at 9:11 AM on February 08, 2008

Computer generated imaging (CGI) is the process of using powerful computers and special graphics, animation and compositing software to create digital special effects or unique images. CGI is frequently used in filmmaking, game design, animation and multimedia design.

Answered by Nisha , an ibibo Master, at 7:14 AM on February 08, 2008

Common Gateway Interface (CGI) is an important World Wide Web technology that enables a client web browser to request data from a program executed on the Web server. CGI specifies a standard for passing data between the client and the program.

Answered by Deepak , an ibibo Master, at 4:58 AM on February 08, 2008