Best way to do form validation?

thejeremy · 04-14-2007, 01:35 PM

This is a pretty simple question (I think):

Is it better to validate forms on a website using Javascript, PHP, or a combination of both? Would Javascript be better simply because it is a client-side language so things would be checked before they even reach the server?

Thanks.

jaeusm · 04-14-2007, 10:15 PM

Validate on both sides.

ZenOswyn · 04-15-2007, 02:07 AM

I say PHP simply because you can do more behind the scenes, and I'd prefer to live in a world with minimal javascript.

CrazeD · 04-15-2007, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZenOswyn

I say PHP simply because you can do more behind the scenes, and I'd prefer to live in a world with minimal javascript.

Agreed.

office politics · 04-17-2007, 10:51 PM

javascript can always be by passed. you can modify the script offline. YOU MUST VALIDATE SERVER-SIDE. on the internet the baddies will find you.

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