[thelist] coding required form fields to work with Javascript turned off

[Webmaster]

At 02:23 23/02/2002 -0800, you wrote:
>Is there any way to code required fields and alerts into a form without
>using Javascript?


Yes, do it server side. It means a round-trip to the server, and re-loading
the page in case of errors, but it's guaranteed to work no matter what the
client settings are. It's also a "backstop" for JS validation.

<tip author="Veronica Yuill" type="Form validation">
Even if you validate form input using Javascript on the client, always
include the same validation in your server-side processing, to handle
clients that have Javascript turned off, and prevent incorrect or malicious
input.
</tip>


Veronica Yuill                 email: veronicay at archetype-it.com
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