A powerful, expressive validation engine for PHP with over 150 built-in validators and fluent chaining syntax.
Respect\Validation is a PHP validation library that provides a fluent, expressive interface for validating data in applications. It solves the problem of complex validation logic by offering over 150 built-in validators that can be chained together in readable syntax. The library helps developers ensure data integrity while maintaining clean, maintainable code.
PHP developers building applications that require robust data validation, including web applications, APIs, and backend systems that process user input or external data.
Developers choose Respect\Validation for its expressive fluent interface that makes complex validation readable, its extensive collection of 150+ tested validators, and its advanced exception handling system that provides detailed error feedback.
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Enables readable validator chaining like `v::email()->notEmpty()->validate($input)`, simplifying complex validation logic.
Includes over 150 built-in validators for diverse use cases, reducing the need to write custom rules from scratch.
Features an advanced exception system that provides specific validation failure messages, aiding debugging and user feedback.
Supports creating custom validators, allowing developers to handle domain-specific requirements without core modifications.
All validators are thoroughly tested, as indicated by code coverage badges, ensuring reliability and correctness.
Adds an external library dependency, which may not align with projects striving for lightweight or minimal package footprints.
The fluent interface and exception handling can introduce overhead compared to simpler validation methods, potentially affecting high-load scenarios.
May duplicate or require extra effort to integrate with PHP frameworks' native validation systems, leading to redundancy.