In this chapter, we will cover the following topics:
Formatted input with inputMask
Auto suggestion with autoComplete
Usable features of inputTextArea
Discovering selectBooleanCheckbox and selectManyCheckbox
Choosing a single item with selectOneMenu
Basic and advanced calendar scenarios
Spinner – different ways to provide input
Slider – different ways to provide input
Rich text editing with the editor
Advanced editing with an in-place editor
Enhanced password input
Star-based rating input
Introduction
In this chapter, we will learn how to work with the input and select components available in PrimeFaces. PrimeFaces provides over 25 components for data input, which extend standard corresponding JSF components with skinning capabilities and useful features such as user-friendly interface, validation, and so on.