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Sep 16, 2025
24m:35s
Working with Forms and User Input
Classification
Software Engineering | Languages | JavaScript
Keywords
browser | javascript
About This Episode:
Forms are the heartbeat of the web—from login screens to checkout flows, they’re where users and apps truly connect. In this video, we’ll master how to capture, validate, and process user input like a pro.
Here’s what you’ll unlock:
🔑 Accessing form elements (value, checked, selectedIndex) with ease
🚫 Preventing the dreaded page reload on submit
✅ Adding basic validation (required fields, patterns, matching passwords)
⚡ Real-time feedback with input and change events
🛠️ A full login form handler demo—from data collection ➡️ validation ➡️ simulated submission
Along the way you’ll see:
💡 How to use the FormData API for cleaner code
💡 How to provide instant, user-friendly error messages
💡 Why client-side validation is helpful—but server-side validation is essential
By the end, you won’t just build forms… you’ll craft smooth, resilient user experiences that your users will love ❤️
👉 Watch now and take your form handling skills to the next level!
Here’s what you’ll unlock:
🔑 Accessing form elements (value, checked, selectedIndex) with ease
🚫 Preventing the dreaded page reload on submit
✅ Adding basic validation (required fields, patterns, matching passwords)
⚡ Real-time feedback with input and change events
🛠️ A full login form handler demo—from data collection ➡️ validation ➡️ simulated submission
Along the way you’ll see:
💡 How to use the FormData API for cleaner code
💡 How to provide instant, user-friendly error messages
💡 Why client-side validation is helpful—but server-side validation is essential
By the end, you won’t just build forms… you’ll craft smooth, resilient user experiences that your users will love ❤️
👉 Watch now and take your form handling skills to the next level!
Short Bio:
Bob Cravens is a seasoned technology leader, software architect, and educator with a passion for empowering others through practical, real-world knowledge. As the founder of TekFoundry, Bob has dedicated his career to designing and delivering innovative software solutions that combine cutting-edge technology with elegant simplicity.
At TekCasts, Bob leverages over two decades of experience in software engineering, application architecture, and team leadership to create engaging, high-impact courses for developers and technology professionals. His instructional style is rooted in practical application, offering insights drawn from his extensive background in industries like medical devices and global technology consulting.
Bob’s expertise spans a variety of technologies and methodologies, including PHP/Laravel, FastAPI, and DevOps, as well as architecture best practices and team dynamics. Whether teaching foundational concepts or advanced strategies, he’s passionate about helping others turn complex challenges into streamlined solutions.
When not crafting elegant code or inspiring the next generation of tech innovators, Bob enjoys exploring the intersection of technology, business strategy, and creative problem-solving.
At TekCasts, Bob leverages over two decades of experience in software engineering, application architecture, and team leadership to create engaging, high-impact courses for developers and technology professionals. His instructional style is rooted in practical application, offering insights drawn from his extensive background in industries like medical devices and global technology consulting.
Bob’s expertise spans a variety of technologies and methodologies, including PHP/Laravel, FastAPI, and DevOps, as well as architecture best practices and team dynamics. Whether teaching foundational concepts or advanced strategies, he’s passionate about helping others turn complex challenges into streamlined solutions.
When not crafting elegant code or inspiring the next generation of tech innovators, Bob enjoys exploring the intersection of technology, business strategy, and creative problem-solving.