If you have used an online shopping program you are using a form to process your order. With forms there is a client-server relationship. Data is sent to the server computer, which is processed by a script located on the server. Once the script is processed it then sends the output of the program back to the client computer. Some things that a script might do with collected data is to enter it into a database, e-mail it to someone, or simply tell the user what they entered.
Forms are a very powerful tool and are critical for any online business to have.
Starting Your Form There are two tags necessary for starting a form. These are the beginning and end form tags. These tags are essential for a form to work properly. After the beginning form tag is in place you are ready to specify your form elements. These elements allow users to enter data, specify options and write their opinions.