Module 7 covers the creation and handling of forms in HTML. Here's a detailed overview of the key concepts:
Form structure (<form> element): Forms are created using the <form> element. This element serves as the container for various input elements.
Input types: HTML provides various input types such as text, password, email, checkbox, radio buttons, etc., each serving a specific purpose in form submission. Additionally, attributes like required, pattern, and placeholder can be used to enhance form validation and user experience.
Textareas, checkboxes, radio buttons, and select dropdowns: In addition to basic text inputs, HTML offers textarea elements for multi-line text input, checkboxes for multiple choice selection, radio buttons for single choice selection, and select dropdowns for selecting options from a list. Each input type has its own set of attributes and behaviors to customize its functionality.
Form submission and handling: Forms can be submitted using the submit button within the form element. Upon submission, form data is sent to a server-side script for processing or handled using JavaScript for client-side validation. The action attribute of the form specifies the URL where the form data should be sent, while the method attribute defines the HTTP method to be used (e.g., GET or POST).
Here's an example of a simple contact form:
For more advanced form handling and validation, server-side languages like PHP and client-side
frameworks like JavaScript can be used.