giving DIV a ID is good practice?

[abdfahim]

Hi,

 

If I dont need to change anything inside a div (using getElementById), that is I have static content, should I still give ID to that DIV? I mean, what is recommended, giving ID to each DIV? or giving ID only to the DIVs where I need to access later (using getElementById)?

 

Thanks,

[ignace]

You should add a class to each div and an ID to those that require it (input, select, ..).

[haku]

It really depends on the site. If you are coding the site yourself, then there is no need to give any IDs beyond the ones you need. If you are setting up a system whereby other people can/will be applying CSS rules, then it's best to give as many IDs for them to work with.

[ignace]

If you are setting up a system whereby other people can/will be applying CSS rules, then it's best to give as many IDs for them to work with.

 

I have to disagree, ID's aren't as flexible as classes can be due to it's single usage.

[haku]

That's the whole point of an ID.

 

Unless you are putting multiple footers on a page, it makes no sense to have class="footer". And without a footer ID, it won't be possible to only target elements in the footer.

[abdfahim]

Thanks guys ... I think I get my answer from your discussion