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Discover why the email address `info@ example` validates in HTML5 ` input type="email" ` despite lacking a TLD. This post explores HTML5 validation features and best practices.
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Understanding Why info@ example is a Valid Email Address in HTML5

As web developers, we often rely on built-in HTML validations to streamline the input process and ensure data integrity. One curious situation arises with email input fields, particularly when we encounter email addresses like info@ example, which lacks a traditional top-level domain (TLD) such as .com. This raises the question: Why does info@ example validate as a correct email address in HTML5?

The Basics of HTML5 Email Validation

HTML5 introduced a variety of input types, one of which is <input type="email">. This input type is designed to provide basic validation for email addresses. The specification outlines a broad range of valid email formats and aims to enhance user experience and form usability. This validation behavior can be surprising, especially when it appears to allow non-standard email formats.

What Validation Means

When using <input type="email">, the browser performs a validation check to ensure the input matches the general structure of an email address, which typically includes:

A local part (the username before the @ symbol)

The @ symbol

A domain part (the domain name following the @ symbol)

Special Case of info@ example

The input info@ example consists of:

Local part: info

Domain part: example (Note: No TLD)

HTML5 supports this format because it is valid for local email addresses configured on certain mail servers. Thus, it's expected that HTML5 will accept it as a valid input.

Why Is This Accepted?

HTML5's flexibility in email validation allows for cases like info@ example by design, as follows:

Local Mail Servers: Some email configurations may function with minimal domain specifications, which can technically validate such formats.

Support for Use Cases: The decision to include such allowances in HTML5 was made to accommodate various real-world use cases, providing enhanced flexibility for developers.

Best Practices for Email Validation

While HTML5's email validation checks provide a useful first layer of input validation, relying exclusively on it can lead to potential pitfalls. Here are some best practices to ensure robust form handling:

1. Incorporate Additional Validation

Regular Expressions: Use regex to enforce stricter validation rules that require a TLD.

Example Regex Pattern:

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This regex ensures the email has a valid structure with a required TLD.

2. Server-Side Validation

Regardless of the client-side validation via HTML5 or JavaScript, always validate inputs on the server side as well. This can further help in catching invalid submissions before processing them.

Conclusion

In summary, the reason that an email address like info@ example is considered valid in HTML5's <input type="email"> is linked to flexibility offered by the specification and compatibility with local mail server setups. However, as best practices recommend, it is wise to complement HTML validations with additional checks to uphold data integrity and comply with common standards set forth by organizations such as ICANN. By incorporating both client-side and server-side validation, developers can ensure a reliable and user-friendly experience.

Feel free to use this guide when you encounter similar situations in your web development projects!