Create XML with php variables in javascript

Question

I am wanting to create and save, to the server, an xml file. I understand I should use javascript but am not sure exactly how to code it.

Scenario: I have a php page with variables, $firstname and $lastname for example. So in the php: $firstname = "John"; $lastname ="Doe";

I want to have a javascript that when fired will create and save an xml file.

I found the below post and it got me headed in the right direction.

How to save XML using PHP

Can anyone help me. I greatly appreciate some direction.

Additionally is it possible to have it outputjust like :

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<form1>
   <fname>John</fname>
   <lname>Doe</lname>
</form1>

Why do you want to use Javascript if you can do it with PHP? Besides, Javascript won't be able to save the file. Only your server-side (PHP) can do that. — Mike Cluck
– Mike Cluck, Commented May 5, 2016 at 17:19

Rob Wood · Accepted Answer · 2016-05-05 17:20:20Z

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Javascript is a client-side technology, PHP is server side. The question you linked is a good place to start, you'll want to use DomDocument and/or simplexml. If there is client side interaction, you'll still have to post the data to the server and store the file there.

answered May 5, 2016 at 17:20

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