should edit and create forms be the same one?

Question

In many applications the "create new record" and "edit existing record" forms are very similar or even identical.

Is it a good idea to use the same code unit for these two (same winform or html page or whatever) or would it cause trouble in the long run?

Answer 1

Well, I guess it's a matter of personal preference... If you want both forms to look the same, it looks like a good idea. You just have to make the fields editable and add a few buttons when you're in edit mode