Why not allow calling `embed` with non-DIV elements?

[TehShrike]

I would like to embed a module on a non-div element.

Right now, that throws an error: https://github.com/elm-lang/core/blob/master/src/Native/Runtime.js?ts=3#L23

What are the reasons for this? I'm guessing that Elm expects the element to have display: block - if so, why not just require that, or even add that style manually?

[ethagnawl]

I'd like to +1 @TehShrike's comment. The div requirement seems rather arbitrary.

In my use-case, I'm mounting an Elm app into an existing page which is broken up into sections and would like to mount my app directly into its designated section, without having to insert a nested placeholder div.

[ethagnawl]

I'd like to +1 @TehShrike's comment. The div requirement seems rather arbitrary.

In my use-case, I'm mounting an Elm app into an existing page which is broken up into sections and would like to mount my app directly into its designated section, without having to insert a nested placeholder div.

[evancz]

I don't think it's true anymore. Not sure. Reopen with a SSCCE for 0.17 if it is. Also some motivation for why you want to make a change.

[evancz]

I don't think it's true anymore. Not sure. Reopen with a SSCCE for 0.17 if it is. Also some motivation for why you want to make a change.