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PHP Build a Simple PHP Application Integrating with PayPal HTML Forms

Posted by nobodyinhere
nobodyinhere
3,418 Points

HTML Forms @ Integrating with Paypal (Challenge task 2 of 3)

Challenge task 2 of 3

Next, we need the flavor selected in the dropdown to be submitted to this process.php file. We need to be able to access it in the “flavor” element of the $_POST array, like this: $_POST["flavor"]. What two changes do we need to make to the HTML? (Hint. We need to add two new attributes. The first needs to be added to one existing HTML element, the second needs to be added to a different existing HTML element.)

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
    <title>Ye Olde Ice Cream Shoppe</title>
</head>
<body>

    <p>Your order has been created. What flavor of ice cream would you like to add to it?</p>

    <form action="process.php" method="post">
        <input type="hidden" name="order_id" value="1">
        <label for="flavor">Flavor</label>
        <select id="flavor">
            <option value="">&#8212; Select &#8212;</option>
            <option value="Vanilla">Vanilla</option>
            <option value="Chocolate">Chocolate</option>
            <option value="Strawberry">Strawberry</option>
            <option value="Cookie Dough">Cookie Dough</option>
            <option value="Caramel">Caramel</option>
        </select>

        <input type="submit" value="Update Order">

    </form>

</body>
</html>

There is my codes and task. I tried many things but I couldn't. Any idea?

1 Answer

Ida Brogie
Ida Brogie
9,250 Points

i got also stuck with this but figured it out. you need to put an name on the select then you can use $_POST["flavor"] you need to set name=flavor

nobodyinhere
nobodyinhere
3,418 Points

I think I code when my brain is free. This is very funny mistake for me and someone who is similar to me. Thanks for your help!