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So I have a "Bars" table in my database and a "Add a Bar" form which allows a bar owner or manager to add his/her business listing to my website database. I also have a "Beers" table in my database and I want the owner/manager of the bar, when entering his/her bar info, to be able to pick how ever many beers from my database that they serve at the business.

I originally was thinking a drop-down menu but that's no good because that will only allow them to pick one. What if they want to add 20? Do you have any code suggestions for me? I don't even know what this is called, but I think it would be useful to have a drop-down and then a regular list and as they select beers from the drop-down, the regular list gets populated and then eventually all of the beers they chose are saved into the database and associated with the bar. However, I am not sure if this is the best implementation. Thank you.

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  • That's most likely off topic since about usability design and not software architecture. Also which kind of user interface is 'best' is often enough just a matter of opinion. You could just have a single list of all beers and a checkbox to select those that are served. Or two lists and allow to drag&drop items. Also this seems a bit limiting. What will you do if they serve beer not on the list? Aug 20, 2016 at 7:24
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    This might be a better fit for UX.SE Aug 21, 2016 at 1:54
  • @GregBurghardt when referring other sites, it is often helpful to point that cross-posting is frowned upon
    – gnat
    Aug 21, 2016 at 6:43
  • @gnat: Is there any way to move this question? Aug 21, 2016 at 13:33

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