Understanding Web Forms
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If you're venturing into the world of ColdFusion you probably already have some experience with HTML forms. If not, this section will introduce the basic concepts behind forms. You'll find complete coverage of forms in any good HTML reference in print or on the Web.
Forms are increasingly common on the Web, particularly among businesses that want to gather information from their customers. If you've ever typed your email address or credit-card number on a Web page, you've used a form. A form page is simply an HTML document designed to gather information. On its own, it does nothing out of the ordinary—the real magic happens when you click the "submit" button.
HTML forms are always used in conjunction with at least ...
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