Powerful JavaScript Form validation plugins

From: http://www.queness.com/post/10104/powerful-javascript-form-validation-plugins

Introduction

Form validation can be a nightmare for some of us but it is a good practice to include both client-side and server-side validation. you might think it's a redundant effort, but come and think about
It From the end user's point of view, client-side validation can save time and save bandwidth by allowing user correct errors on the spot without have to submit it back to the server.

Creating your own JavaScript Form validation plugin can be a tedious process which involve planning, developing and testing. Without a good knowledge in javascript can lead to frustration and waste
Of time. In this post, I found 10 already made JavaScript Validation plugins that cocould save your time! They are easy to apply and designed to work well with your existing template. I have been using validate. js because of its simplicity and easy to integrate.
Have you been using any of those? Or you have a different solution? Let us know what's your opinion on Form validation.

·Validate. js

Validate. JS is a very nice JavaScript Form validation library that is too red from the codeigniter Form validation API. The Library is lightweight (~ 1kb gzipped), doesn't require any JavaScript frameworks
And works in all major browsers (yes, including IE6 ).

·Zebra form

This is something different. zebra_form is a free PHP library, handles this process very well and enables us to create secure and chic forms with a few lines of PHP Code. However, it integrates
Jquery in the frontend to display alerts and errors,. it's worthwhile to be mentioned here.

·Jformer

Jformer, a form framework built on top of jquery brings a complete, easy-to-use and solid solution to handling them. it enables us to build forms which are validated on client-side and server-side
(PHP Solution is pinned DED) with Ajax requests where users are notified in a very chic way with tooltips and CSS-styling on every level.

·Jquery. validval

Jquery. validval is plugin for the popular JS framework which aims to simplify Form validation. It can be used for validating any kind of HTML form (including ajaxed ones) and works by defining
Rules within Class names.

·Validity

Validity is a powerful and flexible jquery Form validation for making sure-on the client-side-that form values are just as expected. it is lightweight (9kb) and can perform simple to complex, dynamic
And conditional validations. The plugin also gives full control over how validation messages will appear which makes it possible to match the look and feel of your site.

·Validform Builder

Validform builder is an impressive open source form creation library that relies on PHP and JavaScript (jquery). The library outputs standards-based web forms (XHTML 1.0 valid) that are validated both
On the client-side and the server-side.

·Ketchup

Ketchup is an easy-to-Customize (in means of appearance & functionality) jquery plugin for validating user inputs on the client-side.

·Validatious

Validatious is an unobtrusive & easy to use JavaScript Form validation library that does not depend on any JS frameworks. it has built-in validators like numeric, e-mail, URL, max/min char, etc. &
Custom ones can be created.

·Form
Validator

Jquery form validator is a versatile solution that works with every form. It displays floating error tooltips whenever the validation fails.

·Vanadiumjs

 

Vanadiumjs is an intuitive-yet-powerful jquery plugin for easy client-side validation.

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