formhandler

noun

UK /ˈfɔːmˌhændlə/

US /ˈfɔːrmˌhændlər/

A formhandler is a computer helper that takes the answers you type in a form and sends them where they need to go.

The website's formhandler emailed my sign-up details to the teacher.

SYNONYMS

form processor form submitter data handler input processor form manager

RELATED WORDS

web form server script submission backend

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A software component that validates and stores data entered into an online form.

The formhandler checked that every required field was filled in before saving.

3. A person or tool that organizes paper or digital forms into a system.

The office formhandler filed each application in the right folder.

4. A routine in a program that responds when a form is submitted.

The developer attached a formhandler to the login page to catch errors.