How to validate value of array in codeigniter?

by wilmer.lemke , in category: PHP Frameworks , 6 months ago

How to validate value of array in codeigniter?

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by adan , 6 months ago

@wilmer.lemke 

In CodeIgniter, you can validate the value of an array by using the Form Validation library. Here's how you can do it:

  1. Load the Form Validation library in your controller:
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$this->load->library('form_validation');


  1. Set the validation rules for your array:
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$config = array(
    array(
        'field' => 'my_array[]',
        'label' => 'My Array',
        'rules' => 'required'
    )
);

$this->form_validation->set_rules($config);


  1. Run the form validation:
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if ($this->form_validation->run() == FALSE) {
    // Validation failed
    echo validation_errors();
} else {
    // Validation passed
    // Your code here
}


By setting the validation rules for your array, you can validate the value of the array element before processing it further in your code. Remember to always validate user input to ensure the security and integrity of your application.