[FileInput] Add support for customizable layout and composition #106

Feature Request: More Flexible FileInput API

Problem

The current FileInput component has a rigid structure that doesn't allow customization of key areas:

1. Drop Zone Area: Cannot customize the drag-and-drop area layout or styling beyond the placeholder prop
2. File List Container: No control over how the list of files is rendered (grid, list, carousel, etc.)
3. File Item Layout: Only the field component inside can be customized (e.g., <FileField> or <ImageField>), but not the item wrapper itself

This makes it impossible to create custom file upload UIs that many applications require. For example:

• Grid layouts with custom cards
• Compact horizontal file lists
• File items with custom metadata displays
• Different layouts for different file types

Additionally, there's no easy way for users to integrate FileInput's dropzone logic into their own custom components without reimplementing the entire component.

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Possible Solutions

Some approaches that come to mind:

• Render props pattern: Allowing custom render functions for different parts
• Slot-based composition: Similar to Radix UI's approach with compound components

However, I understand these approaches would diverge from react-admin's FileInput API. I'd love to hear the maintainers' thoughts on how to best approach this while maintaining consistency with the react-admin ecosystem.

Use Case

We need this flexibility to:

• Match specific design system requirements
• Create more compact or expanded file upload UIs
• Show different layouts based on file types (images vs documents)
• Integrate custom validation feedback UI
• Build reusable file upload patterns across the application

Would appreciate any guidance on the preferred direction for this enhancement!