🖇️Forms
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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.
