formmethod

FormMethod is a property in HTML that specifies the HTTP method to be used when a form is submitted. The value of this property can be either "get" or "post". When a form is submitted with the "get" method, the data is appended to the URL as query parameters. Conversely, when a form is submitted with the "post" method, the data is sent in the body of the HTTP request.

The default value of the FormMethod property in HTML is "post". This is the most commonly used method for form submissions, as it allows for more flexible data transmission and is generally more secure than the "get" method.

One key difference between the "get" and "post" methods is that query parameters in the "get" method are limited to a maximum length, whereas the "post" method has no such limitation. This means that forms that need to transmit a large amount of data are better suited for the "post" method.

In addition, the "post" method is generally safer than the "get" method when dealing with sensitive data. This is because the data is not visible in the URL and is therefore less likely to be intercepted by third parties.

Web developers can override the default behavior of the FormMethod property by explicitly setting it to "get" or "post" in the HTML form tag. This allows them to control how their form data is transmitted and to choose the method that best meets their needs.

The choice between the "get" and "post" methods depends on the specific requirements of the application and the type of data being transmitted.