form-create

Pros of FormKit

• More comprehensive documentation and examples
• Built-in validation and error handling system
• Supports multiple UI frameworks (Vue, React, Svelte)

Cons of FormKit

• Steeper learning curve due to its more complex architecture
• Larger bundle size, which may impact performance for smaller projects

Code Comparison

form-create:

formCreate([
  {
    type: 'input',
    field: 'name',
    title: 'Name',
    props: {
      placeholder: 'Enter your name'
    }
  }
])

FormKit:

<FormKit
  type="text"
  name="name"
  label="Name"
  placeholder="Enter your name"
  validation="required"
/>

Key Differences

• FormKit uses a component-based approach, while form-create uses a configuration object
• FormKit has built-in validation, whereas form-create requires additional setup for validation
• form-create is primarily focused on Vue.js, while FormKit supports multiple frameworks

Use Cases

• FormKit: Larger projects with complex forms and validation requirements
• form-create: Simpler Vue.js projects with straightforward form needs

Community and Support

• FormKit has a larger community and more frequent updates
• form-create has a smaller but dedicated user base, primarily in the Vue.js ecosystem

Pros of Formik

• Widely adopted in the React ecosystem with extensive community support
• Integrates seamlessly with React and its component lifecycle
• Offers a more declarative approach to form handling in React applications

Cons of Formik

• Limited to React applications, not suitable for Vue.js or other frameworks
• Requires more boilerplate code for complex form scenarios
• Steeper learning curve for developers new to React or functional programming concepts

Code Comparison

Form-create (Vue.js):

$formCreate([
    {type: 'input', field: 'name', title: 'Name'},
    {type: 'input', field: 'email', title: 'Email'}
])

Formik (React):

<Formik
  initialValues={{ name: '', email: '' }}
  onSubmit={(values) => handleSubmit(values)}
>
  <Form>
    <Field name="name" type="text" />
    <Field name="email" type="email" />
  </Form>
</Formik>

Key Differences

• Form-create is designed for Vue.js, while Formik is specifically for React
• Form-create uses a configuration object approach, Formik uses a more component-based structure
• Formik provides more granular control over form state and validation
• Form-create offers a wider range of pre-built form components out of the box

Pros of unform

• Built specifically for React, offering seamless integration with React ecosystems
• Supports schema validation out of the box using Yup
• Provides a more flexible and customizable approach to form creation

Cons of unform

• Limited to React applications, unlike form-create which supports Vue.js
• May require more setup and configuration compared to form-create's simpler approach
• Less extensive documentation and community support compared to form-create

Code Comparison

unform:

import React from 'react';
import { Form } from '@unform/web';
import Input from './components/Input';

function MyForm() {
  function handleSubmit(data) {
    console.log(data);
  }

  return (
    <Form onSubmit={handleSubmit}>
      <Input name="email" type="email" />
      <Input name="password" type="password" />
      <button type="submit">Submit</button>
    </Form>
  );
}

form-create:

<template>
  <form-create :rule="rule" v-model="fApi" :option="options" />
</template>

<script>
export default {
  data() {
    return {
      fApi: {},
      rule: [
        { type: 'input', field: 'email', title: 'Email' },
        { type: 'input', field: 'password', title: 'Password', props: { type: 'password' } },
      ],
      options: { onSubmit: this.handleSubmit },
    };
  },
  methods: {
    handleSubmit(formData) {
      console.log(formData);
    },
  },
};
</script>

Pros of react-hook-form

• Lightweight and performant, with minimal re-renders
• Seamless integration with React's ecosystem and hooks
• Extensive documentation and community support

Cons of react-hook-form

• Limited to React applications only
• Steeper learning curve for developers new to React hooks
• Less out-of-the-box UI components compared to form-create

Code Comparison

react-hook-form:

import { useForm } from "react-hook-form";

const { register, handleSubmit } = useForm();
const onSubmit = data => console.log(data);

<form onSubmit={handleSubmit(onSubmit)}>
  <input {...register("firstName")} />
  <input type="submit" />
</form>

form-create:

import formCreate from '@form-create/element-ui'

const form = formCreate([
  {type: 'input', field: 'firstName', title: 'First Name'},
  {type: 'submit', title: 'Submit'}
])

form.on('submit', (formData) => {
  console.log(formData)
})

react-hook-form focuses on form state management within React applications, offering a lightweight solution with excellent performance. It integrates well with React's ecosystem but requires familiarity with hooks. form-create provides a more framework-agnostic approach with built-in UI components, making it potentially easier for beginners but less flexible for complex React applications. The code comparison shows the different approaches: react-hook-form uses hooks and JSX, while form-create uses a configuration object to define form structure.

Pros of Vuelidate

• Lightweight and minimalistic approach to form validation
• Flexible and customizable, allowing for complex validation rules
• Seamless integration with Vue.js reactivity system

Cons of Vuelidate

• Requires more manual setup and configuration compared to form-create
• Less out-of-the-box UI components and form generation features
• Steeper learning curve for beginners

Code Comparison

Vuelidate:

import { required, minLength } from 'vuelidate/lib/validators'

export default {
  validations: {
    name: { required, minLength: minLength(4) }
  }
}

form-create:

$formCreate([
  {
    type: 'input',
    field: 'name',
    title: 'Name',
    props: {
      required: true,
      minlength: 4
    }
  }
])

Summary

Vuelidate focuses on providing a flexible validation system for Vue.js applications, offering granular control over validation rules. It integrates well with Vue's reactivity but requires more manual setup.

form-create, on the other hand, provides a more comprehensive form generation and validation solution with pre-built UI components. It offers a quicker setup process but may be less flexible for complex custom validations.

The choice between the two depends on the specific project requirements, with Vuelidate being more suitable for projects needing fine-grained validation control, and form-create being better for rapid form development with built-in UI components.