Simple Form streamlines form building in Rails by providing a powerful DSL that produces accessible, consistent markup with minimal boilerplate. It integrates smoothly with form builders, validations, and error messages, and includes adapters for popular CSS frameworks. It remains actively maintained by thoughtbot and contributors.
Setup involves adding the gem, running the installer to generate configuration, and replacing `form_with` blocks with `simple_form_for` to gain concise, maintainable forms.
Actively maintained alternatives include Formtastic or sticking with `form_with` and custom helpers when you need tight control.
Setup involves adding the gem, running the installer to generate configuration, and replacing `form_with` blocks with `simple_form_for` to gain concise, maintainable forms.
Actively maintained alternatives include Formtastic or sticking with `form_with` and custom helpers when you need tight control.