Hi, i am in the middle of coding some server side validation for a Create Account form for my website. I am trying to decide what the best and most elaborate way is to the return server side validation errors. I currently have a "slick" interface working with jQuery and Ajax BUT i want to be able to return the errors in a "slick" way IF my user decides to turn JS off. The options i have seen are: - return all the errors in red on a new page, with a back button - return the errors in red at the top of the Create Account page - return the errors at for each field in red directly above each filed 01 - what other options are there out here 02 - what option would you suggest Thanks in advance for your help...
I'm pretty lazy, so i would probably choose the first or the second option. if you have time and are not too lazy, you can make the third option, it's very good, and as a cliet who just signs up, it'd be the best in order to continue creating an account
I think, you need to implement option 2 and 3 both to display your validation. it helps when you have large forms and their elements. For small forms, option 2 is fine.
Since you are trying to decide "best and most elaborate" way, I would suggest you to go with the third option! Personally, I find the third option as the best option as well.
I believe the users without JS will be rare, and I advise you not to work too hard on styling the validation. All your options should be fine, however I recommend 2 and 3.