[thelist] Server vs. Client Validation

Rick [Kitty5] rick at kitty5.com
Thu Dec 5 16:06:20 CST 2002


Paul Cohen wrote:
> Does anyone have any thoughts on the cost/benefits of server side
> field validation vs. running it on the client side?
>
> Should both be done for security?

I tend to do everything serverside, and roll the form back should any of the
details not pass (presenting same form with all previous values filled in &
any error msgs)

Rick

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