React Development: Creating a Dynamic Form Using Strapi CMS
Introduction
In modern React development, integrating dynamic forms with a CMS enhances flexibility and user experience. In this blog, we will explore how to create a simple dynamic form using data from Strapi CMS. This process enables developers to build customizable forms based on user requirements. Cloudastra Technologies offers various services, including digital engineering and data analytics, to help develop such dynamic applications efficiently.
1. Setting Up a React Project
To get started, you will need to create a project using Create React App. For assistance, refer to the official documentation [here](https://reactjs.org/docs/create-a-new-react-app.html). After setting up your project, install Axios by running the following command:
“`bash
npm i axios
“`
2. Structure of the React App
Your React application will include a button that, when clicked, fetches data from the Strapi server using Axios. Once the data is retrieved, it will be passed to the Form component to generate dynamic form fields.
Next, You will define reusable components for different input types. The following three types will be included: Button, Dropdown, and Input Field.
3. Create the Form Component
Now, let’s create the Form component, which will use the predefined input components to render a dynamic form for the user.
The following is a sample utility file for reference:
This is what your form looks like in the end:
4. Link to the GitHub Repo
For the complete code, check out the GitHub repository [here](https://github.com/codeM1997/react-strapi-form).
5. Some Things to Try on Your Own
1) Validations: Try creating a collection type for validations and use it along with your forms by editing the form details structure in the content type builder. You can create validation cases for minimum length, maximum length, required fields, etc.
2) Using GraphQL for Fetching Data from Strapi: You can use the GraphQL plugin in Strapi and request data as per your needs. At the React end, you can use Apollo to fetch data using GraphQL queries. Refer to the documentation for more details [here](https://docs.strapi.io/developer-docs/latest/developer-resources/content-api/integrations/graphql.html#examples-2).
Conclusion
Dynamic forms powered by React development and Strapi CMS provide a seamless way to build customizable applications. With API-based data fetching and component-based architecture, you can create scalable and adaptable forms effortlessly. Additionally, integrating Drupal with React is another approach to building headless applications, offering enhanced flexibility in content management.
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