I just started using couch and you may have converted me from perch .
I would like some direction on the following...
I have a list of items and each item includes a title, image, and description (a few paragraphs). The client will need to add/delete as many items as they want. Would you recommend using repeatables or cloned pages to do this? I set it up as a repeatable because each item doesn't need its own page, but it may be nice to provide something more robust than nicedit for the client. Any thoughts would be appreciated.

[KK]

Hello and welcome, rubiksolver

You may have noticed - in Couch, there are often multiple ways of implementing the same thing.
And whatever suits you is usually the best way.

For the use-case you described, I'll add a third method to the two you already know - nested-pages (http://www.couchcms.com/docs/concepts/n ... maker.html).

Each of the three have their pros and cons. Namely -
1. Repeatable-regions:
Pros:
Most intuitive to the client as the complete data-set is visible on the same page.
Can use drag-n-drop to order the rows
Cons:
Will become unwieldy if the number of rows (equivalent to pages of the other two methods) or columns (fields) are large.
Does not support all types of editable-regions. For example, CKEditor is not supported (and Nicedit might not prove a perfect replacement)

2. Cloned-pages
Pros:
Can have, potentially, any number of cloned-pages.
Has the full set of editable regions available for use

Cons:
Each page is a distinct entity - might not be congruent to the use-case being implemented (e.g. where all 'pages' are only meant to be displayed on a single page)
Do not support drag-n-drop re-ordering

3. Nested-pages
Pros:
Not suitable for unlimited number of pages - yet can be used for pages running in thousands.
Has the full set of editable regions available for use.
Can use drag-n-drop to order the rows

Cons:
Each page is a distinct entity

So there you have it. Take your pick
I'd go for nested-pages as they offer the best of the other two.

Hope this helps.

Thank you for the quick and thorough answer. I'll probably test all three, then make a decision.