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Posted by dorayme on 11/29/05 01:30
> From: Mark Parnell <webmaster@clarkecomputers.com.au>
> In our last episode, dorayme <dorayme@optusnet.com.au> pronounced to
> alt.html:
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>> Suggestions wanted please for online tutorials on how make website forms
>> that have required fields and that pick up user mistakes quickly for the
>> user to correct.
>
> Firstly, the form *must* be validated server-side. If you also want to
> add some client-side validation so they get feedback before submitting
> the form, that's fine - but never use it as a replacement for
> server-side validation.
>
> As far as actually setting it up, there are plenty of free form handler
> scripts available in whatever language you prefer - many already set up
> to handle required fields. Javascript validation may be a little more
> difficult to find scripts for, but check out the link I posted in reply
> to Mitja - Stephen Poley has a great article on it (and you may even be
> able to hack his script to work for your form).
>
Thank you Mark. I see the general picture and the "poley" link
looks like made from a sensible person with good judgement. I
think I will say yes to a recent request to do some forms for
someone then and trust I will be able to make out. I have made
forms before and they worked fine but relied on server side
scripts already set up by others to tell the filler that he or
she has made a mistake. I might need more sophisticated.
First I will make the form or forms wanted. Then I will see what
js I can scrounge up for quick feedback. And then I will
scrounge around for cgi scripts (or maybe other types) to do the
"real" work. Any links for either of these things would be
greatly appreciated. I am no expert in any of these two tasks.
BTW, you owe me big time, I have only just finished a
massive job getting out of frames for a site on your advice...
(and what a gorgeous thing it has bloomed into...)
--
dorayme
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