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HTML Forms

Understand what HTML forms are, why websites need them, and how data is collected from users.

David Miller
January 15, 2026
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Forms allow users to send data to a website.

## Why forms are important
Forms are used everywhere:
- login pages
- contact forms
- signup pages
- search boxes
- feedback forms

Without forms, websites cannot receive user input.

## Basic form structure
```html
<form>
  <label>Name:</label>
  <input type="text" />
  <button type="submit">Send</button>
</form>
```

## UI Preview
A text box appears with a Send button.

## Important idea
HTML form only **collects data**.
Sending, saving, validating data is handled by backend (PHP, Node, etc).

## Remember
Form = user input entry point
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