What is the target attribute, what values can it take, and what is its purpose?

The target attribute is used in HTML <form> and <a> tags to specify where the result of the form submission or link navigation will be opened.

It can accept the following values:

• _self: Opens the result in the current tab/window (default behavior).
• _blank: Opens the result in a new tab/window.
• _parent: Opens the result in the parent frame.
• _top: Opens the result in the full window (exits all frames).
• framename: Opens the result in the frame with the specified name.

The purpose of the target attribute is to control the browser's behavior when interacting with links or forms, allowing you to specify where the new content will be displayed.