Advantages of using InfoPath with SharePoint

You might be thinking that SharePoint provides Lists which creates Forms for data entry. Then why we need InfoPath Forms?
The answer would be additional features provided by InfoPath like:

• Rules support for validating Fields
• More flexibility in capturing repeated entries
• Managed Code Support
• Digital Signature support
• Users without Programming skills can create Forms

The following table gives a comparison of the various tools and the expertize level required.

Requirement	Solution	Skill
Simple Forms	SharePoint List & Forms	User
Forms with more features	InfoPath Forms	User
Complex Forms	ASP.NET WebParts	Developer

InfoPath Forms are managed inside SharePoint through the Central Administration > General Application Settings > InfoPath Forms Services