Examining forms

Tools

This uses the following tools and libraries:

• express
• express.static
• body-parser
• util

Install

• git clone https://github.com/DWDatITP/sample-forms.git
• cd sample-forms
• npm install
• nodemon server.js
• visit http://localhost:5000

Adding form handling to your app

If you want to add the ability to handle a form to your existing app you need to:

• Install the body-parser module and save it to your package.json:
• npm install body-parser --save
• Require the body-parser module in your server.js
• Tell your app to use the body-parser to read incoming requests:
• app.use(bodyParser.urlencoded({extended:true}));
• Note: This line MUST come before any app.get or app.post calls.