Validation · easy

7. Form Request Validation

Validating incoming data.

Laravel validates input either inline with $request->validate() or via dedicated Form Request classes generated with php artisan make:request. Form Requests encapsulate validation rules and authorization logic, keeping controllers clean. Failed validation automatically redirects back with errors flashed to the session.

Check your understanding

1. What method inside a Form Request defines validation rules?
validate()rules()check()fields()
2. What happens by default when validation fails on a web request?
A 500 error is thrownThe user is redirected back with errorsThe app crashesNothing happens