[Catalyst] Which Form Validation Libs?

[Mike Raynham]

On 30/11/10 03:34, Eric Berg wrote:
> I see that there are a number of form validation libraries that purport
> to work with Catalyst. I've been using CGI::Formbuilder for years and
> have been relatively happy with it.
>
> I need something for my new Catalyst app. I have already created my
> forms in my TT templates, but I need validation for most of the regular
> stuff, including zip codes, states, credit card info, etc.
>
> You guys got any recommendations?
>
> Thanks.
>
> Eric


I have just started to look at Data::FormValidator:

"Data::FormValidator lets you define profiles which declare the required 
and optional fields and any constraints they might have."

You can use the built-in constraints, use existing CPAN modules (e.g., 
Email::Valid), and add your own custom constraints - maybe incorporating 
MooseX::Types and MooseX::Types::Structured, as suggested by Darren Duncan.

It doesn't generate form HTML for you, but I prefer to manually create 
this anyway.


Regards,

Mike