Forms

Creating Forms

To create forms in your Rapture app, follow these steps:

1. Form Elements: Identify the type of input fields you need, such as text inputs, checkboxes, radio buttons, and dropdowns.

2. HTML Structure: Use HTML form elements like <form>, <input>, <textarea>, and others to create the structure of your form.

3. Validation: Implement data validation to ensure users provide correct and complete information. Use attributes like required and pattern for validation.

Handling Form Submissions

When a user submits a form, you'll need to handle the data on the frontend and potentially send it to the backend. Here's a general process:

1. Submit Event: Listen for the form's submit event using JavaScript.

2. Data Collection: Retrieve user input data from form fields.

3. Data Manipulation: Validate and process the collected data. Display errors if validation fails.

4. Sending Data: If required, send the validated data to your backend using API requests.

Form Design and User Experience

Design and user experience play a significant role in form usability:

• Labeling: Use clear and descriptive labels for form fields.

• Layout: Organize form elements logically and use appropriate spacing.

• Error Messages: Provide informative error messages for invalid submissions.

• Feedback: Offer visual feedback on successful submissions.

Advanced Form Techniques

Explore advanced form techniques like:

• Dynamic Forms: Show or hide fields based on user selections.

• Autocomplete: Implement auto-suggestions for text inputs.

• Multi-Step Forms: Divide lengthy forms into manageable steps.

Accessibility Considerations

Ensure your forms are accessible to all users:

• Keyboard Navigation: Ensure users can navigate and interact with forms using a keyboard.

• Screen Readers: Add proper labels and instructions for screen reader users.