🖇️Forms

What are Forms?

A form in user interfaces refers to a section that allows users to input data and submit it.

Some key characteristics of forms:

• Contains interactive elements like text fields, checkboxes, dropdowns, buttons, etc. to capture user input.

• Used to collect data from users for submission to a server/database.

• Submitted data can be text, numbers, files, or selections from options.

• May include labels, and instructions to help users provide information.

• Elements are laid out in an intuitive way for users to fill in the information.

• Forms follow certain structures and layouts based on the type of inputs.

• Typically submitted by clicking a submit button which sends data to a server.

• May have validations to ensure correct data format and values.

• After submission, a response is shown to the user like a confirmation message.

• Used extensively on websites, mobile apps, and desktop apps to collect user inputs.

• Examples include registration forms, contact forms, surveys, e-commerce checkout, etc.