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[Madhattan]

Hey all,

I need to build a file upload form. It will be a used to back up random files to a web server from anywhere. As for security, it will be very basic. Private URL, file size limit, and only certain file extensions.

I have one that I am tweaking in PERL, and have also seen PHP and Jquery options as well.

If you had to build a form like this, what would you code it in?

Thanks

[TT_Mark]

I'd do it in php, set the file size upload limit in the .htaccess. It's not all that complicated. You can use jquery for validation

[burNMind]

I'll agree with php but for the validation use both JavaScript/jQuery AND php (both cliend-side and server-side validation)

[Andy]

I'll agree with php but for the validation use both JavaScript/jQuery AND php (both cliend-side and server-side validation)

I agree. Validation should always be done on the server-side to ensure security.
Validation on the client-side is just to create a responsive and effective website.

Client-side validation is not a substitute for server-side validation, merely a complement.

[TT_Mark]

Sorry, I did mean to say use both client and server side validation

[Madhattan]

So the PHP on the back end would validate file size and extension, but what should the front end validate?

I would like the form to just be a browse and submit deal. No logins, emails, etc, so I'm not exactly sure what the javascript would do.

[TT_Mark]

Oh right, not really any need for JavaScript then. Php will do fine