Spring Framework Master Class - Java Spring the Modern Way - Step 05-Your First POST Request

The video tutorial explains the importance of secure data transmission and the limitations of using GET requests for sending sensitive information. It guides viewers through creating a basic HTML form and highlights the issues with GET requests, such as exposing data in URLs. The tutorial then demonstrates how to switch to POST requests for better security and discusses handling POST requests in servlets, including addressing server errors like the 405 status.

Why is sending parameters as part of the URL considered insecure?

• It requires more bandwidth.

• It is slower than other methods.

• It can be intercepted by routers and ISPs.

• It is not compatible with all browsers.

What HTML tag is used to create a form?

What attribute of the form tag specifies where the form data should be sent?

• action

• method

• target

• enctype

What is the default HTTP method used when submitting a form?

• GET

• DELETE

• PUT

• POST

How can you change a form's submission method to POST?

• Use JavaScript to change the method

• Add a hidden input with value POST

• Set the form's action to POST

• Set the form's method attribute to POST

What error occurs when a POST request is not allowed on a servlet?

• 403 Forbidden

• 500 Internal Server Error

• 405 Method Not Allowed

• 404 Not Found

What method needs to be implemented in a servlet to handle POST requests?

• doDelete

• doPut

• doPost

• doGet