Overview

Vuelidate is a simple and lightweight model-based validation library for Vue.js 2.x and 3.0. It provides a collection of commonly used validators and supports both the Options API and Composition API. With features like global config settings, error handling, and easy-to-use validation rules, Vuelidate simplifies the process of adding validation to Vue applications.

Features

• Model-Based Validation: Validates Vue components based on models and state.
• Support for Options API and Composition API: Works seamlessly with both Vue 2.x and 3.0 APIs.
• Global Config Settings: Allows customization of core functionality like $autoDirty and $lazy.
• Error Handling: Provides easy ways to display error messages and handle validation errors.
• Resetting Form State: Includes a method to reset a form’s dirty state easily.
• Validation Rules: Comes with built-in validators and allows for custom validation rules.
• Developer-Friendly: Offers detailed documentation and guides for developers.

Installation

To install Vuelidate, you can use it standalone or optionally alongside @vuelidate/validators for a collection of commonly used validators. For usage with the Options API, return an empty Vuelidate instance from setup. When using the Composition API, provide a state and set of validation rules for that state. Global configs can be set using the third parameter of useVuelidate or validationsConfig. The validation object, v$ object, contains default validation rules that are activated on initialization.

Summary

Vuelidate is a reliable validation library for Vue.js applications, offering a user-friendly way to implement validation logic using model-based validation. With support for both Vue 2.x and 3.0 APIs, a range of useful features including global configs, error handling, and validation rules, Vuelidate simplifies the process of adding validation to Vue components. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced Vue developer, Vuelidate provides a straightforward and efficient solution for handling form validation in your projects.