HTML forms are a vital part of websites, allowing users to interact with the site by inputting information, such as signing up for a newsletter or submitting a contact request.
An HTML form is a section of a web page that contains interactive elements like text boxes, checkboxes, and buttons. These elements allow users to enter data, make selections, and send the information to a server for processing.
An HTML form typically consists of the following elements:
form tag:This is the container for all the other form elements. It has attributes like 'action' (the URL where the form data will be sent) and 'method' (how the form data will be sent, e.g., GET or POST).
These are the interactive components of a form, like text boxes, radio buttons, checkboxes, and dropdown menus. Each input element has a 'type' attribute, which determines its functionality.
Labels are used to describe the purpose of each input element, making the form more accessible and user-friendly.
Buttons trigger actions, such as submitting the form data to the server or resetting the form to its initial state.
When a user fills out a form and clicks the submit button, the browser gathers the information from the input elements and sends it to the server specified in the 'action' attribute of the form tag. The server receives the data and processes it according to the website's requirements, such as storing it in a database or sending an email.
When the server gets the form data, it processes the information. Usually, this involves using a script in languages like PHP, Python, or Ruby. However, you need to make sure the script is set up and working properly on the web server. Another option is to use a service like Ratufa. Ratufa handles form submissions for you by sending notifications and keeping track of the submissions for easy searching and retrieval.
After processing the form data, the server often sends a response back to the browser, which can be displayed to the user. This response might include a confirmation message, an error message, or a new web page containing the results of the user's input.
Rakenta helps you build the HTML form quickly. You can visually design the form and then get the HTML code.