Svelte · Senior · Question 38 of 75

Why are form actions a good default for mutations in SvelteKit?

✓Correct answer: They work without JavaScript, use web standards (FormData), and with use:enhance add smooth client behaviour and automatic invalidation
2They are the only way to send POST requests
3They are faster than fetch

Explanation

Progressive enhancement keeps forms usable on slow devices, before hydration and when JavaScript fails.

Further reading

SvelteKit: Form actions ↗

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