Can I use express-validator with TypeScript?

Can I use express-validator with TypeScript?

Yes, you can use express-validator with TypeScript! It works well with TypeScript's type system.

How do I install express-validator in a TypeScript project?

You can install it using npm with the command: npm install express-validator. Make sure to also install the types with npm install @types/express-validator.

Can you show me a simple example of using it?

Sure! Here's a basic example:

import { body, validationResult } from 'express-validator';

app.post('/user', [
  body('email').isEmail(),
  body('password').isLength({ min: 5 })
], (req, res) => {
  const errors = validationResult(req);
  if (!errors.isEmpty()) {
    return res.status(400).json({ errors: errors.array() });
  }
  // Handle valid data
});