- PDO uses prepared statements, forward-only cursors (aka unbuffered queries), and parameter markers to support optimal cross-database data access.
- PHP provides direct access to input from CGI forms.
- We will use this combination of features to build a simple search form for our menu system.
Search for a menu item
Search for a menu item
<html>
<head><title>Search for a menu item</title></head>
<body>
<h1>Search for a menu item</h1>
<form action='search.php' method='POST'>
<label for='sinput'>Please enter the search string:</label>
<input type='text' name='search' id='sinput' size='30'/><br />
<input type='submit'/><input type='reset'/>
</form>