Difference between id and name attributes in HTML

Question

What is the difference between the id and name attributes? They both seem to serve the same purpose of providing an identifier.

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Answer 1

There is no literal difference between an id and name.

name is identifier and is used in http request sent by browser to server as a variable name associated with data contained in the value attribute of element.

The id on the other hand is a unique identifier for browser, client side and JavaScript.Hence form needs an id while its elements need a name.

id is more specifically used in adding attributes to unique elements.In DOM methods,Id is used in Javascript for referencing the specific element you want your action to take place on.

For example:

Same can be achieved by name attribute, but it's preferred to use id in form and name for small form elements like the input tag or select tag.