createform

Createform is a term used in software development to describe either a function, a library, or a design pattern that programmatically constructs user input forms. It appears in both frontend and backend contexts, and may refer to a specific API named createForm or to a general approach for building forms from data models and field specifications.

In typical usage, a createForm API accepts a schema describing fields (name, type, label, required, validators) and options (layout, styling, accessibility). It returns a form object or a rendered set of UI elements that can be mounted in a page or component.

Form state, validation, submission handling, and rendering are often integrated, allowing consistent error messages, input binding, and data submission. This enables dynamic behavior and easier integration with data sources and APIs.

Developers use createform to enable dynamic forms that adapt to user roles, API responses, or configuration files, reducing boilerplate and promoting reuse.

Examples of environments include client-side libraries that render components from a schema and server-side form builders that generate HTML markup. Limitations may include learning curve, potential for over-abstraction, and performance considerations for large forms. See also form builder, form validation, dynamic form, schema form.