This course is no longer taught but the course Web site remains. Refer to the tutorials for handy, pre-written CGI programs that allow simple processing of form submissions.

Instructor:

Nathan Dors <dors@cac.washington.edu>
Computing & Communications, Client Services

Description:

This class introduces how interactive forms and CGI programs can be used to extend the functionality of your Web site. Class topics include: the HTML <FORM> element, a description of the Common Gateway Interface (CGI) and how to invoke CGI programs from your Web documents.

• The Web and Interactivity
• HTML Elements Used in Forms
• Common Gateway Interface (CGI)
• Submitting Forms: What Really Happens?
• Keeping Your CGI Programs Secure
• CGI Programs and Security (700 word article)

• Using INPUT Elements
• Using SELECT Elements
• Using TEXTAREA Elements
• Using a Form within a TABLE

• Sending Form Submissions to Your Email Account
• Saving Form Submissions to a File

Copyright © 1997 University of Washington Computing & Communications
Class notes URL: http://staff.washington.edu/dors/R558/
Last Modified: 28 Sep 1998