typesubmit

Typesubmit is a term used in web development to describe the action of submitting a form. It typically refers to the use of a form control with type='submit' in HTML, or a programmatic submission through the form.submit() method. It is not an official standard term, but a shorthand seen in tutorials and documentation to denote the submission process.

In HTML, a typesubmit is usually triggered by a button or input element inside a form with type='submit'. When activated, the browser collects the form data and sends it to the URL specified by the form's action attribute using the method defined on the form (commonly GET or POST). The form's submit event is then fired.

JavaScript can also trigger a submit by calling form.submit() or by attaching a submit event listener on the form and calling preventDefault to stop the submission. In either case, validation can be performed before sending data, and submission can be canceled if validation fails.

Accessibility and user experience considerations include using a semantically correct button element, providing a clear label that describes the action, ensuring keyboard operability, and handling disabled states appropriately. When JavaScript intercepts submission, provide graceful degradation for users with JavaScript disabled.

Security and best practices emphasize server-side validation, protection against cross-site request forgery (CSRF), and avoiding sending sensitive data in URL query strings. Use POST for sensitive submissions, validate all input on the server, and implement proper error handling and feedback after submission.