Why Do We Use Forms

The fundamental structure of an HTML form is encapsulated within the <form> tags. Inside these tags, you'll place various form controls like text fields, checkboxes, radio buttons, and buttons for submitting the form.

<form action="/submit" method="post">
  <!-- Text input for username -->
  <label for="username">Username:</label>
  <input type="text" id="username" name="username" required />
  <br /><br />

  <!-- Password input -->
  <label for="password">Password:</label>
  <input type="password" id="password" name="password" required />
  <br /><br />

  <!-- Radio buttons for gender -->
  <label>Gender:</label>
  <input type="radio" id="male" name="gender" value="male" />
  <label for="male">Male</label>
  <input type="radio" id="female" name="gender" value="female" />
  <label for="female">Female</label>
  <br /><br />

  <!-- Submit button -->
  <input type="submit" value="Submit" />
</form>

How to Use Form Controls

The <input> tag is commonly used to create form controls. The attributes of this tag define the control's behavior.

<input type="" name="" value="" />

The type attribute specifies the type of input control (e.g., text, password, checkbox).
The name attribute is used for identifying the control, especially when the data is sent to the server.
The value attribute sets a default value for the control, which the user can overwrite.

Conclusion

Forms are an essential part of web development, enabling users to interact with websites and applications. They allow users to input data, submit information, and interact with the server. Understanding how to create and style forms is crucial for building engaging and interactive web experiences.