What is the difference between using "type=submit" and "type=button" in PHP forms and how does it affect the functionality of modals?

When using "type=submit" in PHP forms, clicking the button will submit the form data. On the other hand, using "type=button" will not submit the form data by default. This difference affects the functionality of modals because if a modal is triggered by a button with "type=submit", the form will be submitted when the button is clicked, potentially closing the modal prematurely. To prevent this, use "type=button" for buttons that trigger modals. 

<button type="button" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#myModal">Open Modal</button>

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PHP forms type=submit type=button modals

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