HTML Form Example: Sending Data via POST Method

HTML forms allow users to input data to be submitted to a server for processing or storage. When a form is submitted, the data is sent to the server using either the GET or POST method. These are the two different methods for submitting form data in HTML.

The GET method is used for retrieving data from the server. The GET method is typically used for simple data retrieval, such as searching a database or retrieving a web page. When a form is submitted using the GET method, the form data is appended to the URL as query parameters. This means the data is visible in the URL and can be bookmarked, shared, or cached by the browser.

The POST method submits data to the server for processing or storage. If a form is submitted using the POST method, the form data is included in the request body rather than in the URL. This means the data is not visible in the URL and cannot be bookmarked, shared, or cached by the browser. The POST method is typically used for more complex data processing. It is used for submitting a form with sensitive information like credit card numbers or passwords.

Understanding the differences between the GET and POST methods can help developers. It will help them choose the appropriate method for their use case. For example, if a form is being used to search for publicly available data, the GET method might be the better choice. On the other hand, if a form is being used to submit sensitive information, the POST method might be more appropriate. The knowledge of the various form methods helps developers to create more effective and secure web applications. It will help by choosing the right method for different situations.

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Code

In the given solution, the POST method is being used.

Instructions

1. Download and install VS Code on your desktop.
2. Open VS Code and create a new file in the editor.
3. Copy the code snippet that you want to run, using the "Copy" button or by selecting the text and using the copy command (Ctrl+C on Windows/Linux or Cmd+C on Mac). please remove the last 2 lines from the code lines 12 and 13.
4. Paste the code into your file in VS Code and save the file with a meaningful name and the appropriate file extension (.html for HTML)
5. To run the code, open the file in VS Code and click the "Run" button in the top menu, or use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+Alt+N (on Windows and Linux) or Cmd+Alt+N (on Mac). The output of your code will appear in the VS Code output console.

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• Visual Studio Code Version 1.76.0

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