How can I use form requests for validation in Laravel?

How can I use form requests for validation in Laravel?

In Laravel, you can create a form request by using the artisan command: php artisan make:request YourRequestName. This generates a new request class.

What should I include in the form request class?

In the form request class, you can define your validation rules in the rules() method. For example, you might have rules like return ['name' => 'required|string|max:255'];.

How do I use this form request in my controller?

You can type-hint the form request in your controller method. For example: public function store(YourRequestName $request) { ... }. This automatically validates the request.

What happens if validation fails?

If validation fails, Laravel will automatically redirect the user back to the previous page with error messages and old input.