Validating fields in javascript

provides a declarative way of validating javascript objects.

This data is passed to ASP script, or some other technology and if the data contains an error, there will be a delay before the information travels over the Internet to the server, is examined on the server, and then returns to the user along with an error message.

In all cases, the form is called That's checking the value's equality with a null String (two single quotes with nothing between them).

When you are asking a reader for their email address, you can use a simple » address validation function to make sure the address has a valid structure. Each option in a drop-down box is indexed in the array Annoyingly, there is no simple way to check which radio button out of a group is selected — you have to check through each element, linked with Boolean AND operators .

A Java Script check is useful because it stops the form from being submitted if there is a problem, saving lots of time for your readers.

The CGI script is still more reliable, as it always works regardless of whether Java Script is enabled on the client-side or not; but having this extra safety barrier is a nice thing to have in place.