Question 1

Is X-editable still maintained in 2024?

Accepted Answer

No, X-editable is deprecated and not actively maintained, as confirmed in the README's deprecation notice. You should migrate to alternatives like Tiptap or Slate.js for modern projects.

Question 2

How to customize the popup style in X-editable?

Accepted Answer

Override the CSS files provided in the CDN builds, such as bootstrap-editable.css. The README includes links to these files, and you can modify them to match your design, though it requires manual CSS work.

Question 3

X-editable vs using ContentEditable attribute for inline editing?

Accepted Answer

X-editable offers structured editing with validation and AJAX support out-of-the-box, while ContentEditable is native but prone to inconsistencies and lacks built-in controls. However, X-editable adds jQuery overhead.

Question 4

Can I use X-editable with Bootstrap 5?

Accepted Answer

Officially, no—X-editable only supports Bootstrap 3 and 2 per the CDN links. For Bootstrap 5, you'd need to hack the CSS or find community forks, but compatibility isn't guaranteed due to deprecation.

Question 5

How to handle validation errors with X-editable AJAX calls?

Accepted Answer

Use the event hooks like 'error' in the configuration to catch server responses. The documentation mentions event-driven architecture for custom logic, but you'll need to implement error handling manually.

Question 6

What are good alternatives to X-editable for React apps?

Accepted Answer

For React, consider libraries like Slate.js, Draft.js, or Tiptap, which offer similar in-place editing with modern hooks and component-based architecture, avoiding jQuery dependency.

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