# Read 09

## Readings: Forms and JS Events

### Answers

#### HTML Forms

1. Why are forms so important in web development?

   - It is a main way to get to interact with and get input from users.
  
2. When designing a form, what are some key things to keep in mind when it comes to user experience?

   - It's important to remember what set of data you want, so you ask the right questions. And to keep it simple.

3. List 5 form elements and explain their importance.

   - The < form > element. It's a container element and it formally defines the form.
   - The < label > element. It is important usability and accessibility.
   - The < input > element. This element allows you to assign types and attributes to the input field.
   - The < textarea > element. This element is used to collect user inputs like comments or reviews, and can hold an unlimited number of characters.
   -  The < button > element. This allows the user to send their data.
  
#### Learn JS

1. How would you describe events to a non-technical friend?

   - Events are when something happens on the page a user is on. These can be things like clicking a mouse on something, or even just a page loading.
  
2. When using the addEventListener() method, what 2 arguments will you need to provide?

   - We have the type of event, such as a *click*. And we also have the function we want to call when the event happens.
  
3. Describe the event object. Why is the target within the event object useful?

   - An event object is a parameter specified with a name such as *event* inside an event handler function, which is automatically passed to event handlers to provide extra features and information.
  
4. What is the difference between event bubbling and event capturing?

   - In event bubbling, the event movement begins from the target to the outermost element in the file. Capturing is the opposite, where an event moves from the outermost element to the target.