> > > If you need to customize the form object, you can use server-side DOM > manipulation > > If I understand correctly, this about getting a lot of things > generated automatically/magically, then fighting tooth and nail to > turn them in almost what you want? I can't help thinking of this as an > anti-pattern: when the magic doesn't work perfectly, it's often > simpler and more readable to write stuff yourself than to tweak magic > objects. >
I agree. That's why it depends on what you're doing. If the "magic" gets you most of the way and you just have to do some tweaking, then DOM manipulation might be the easiest route. Otherwise, sure, it might make sense to build something from scratch. Anthony
