Yes, you can use Laravel 11's validation middleware with Yajra DataTables. Here's how you can do it:
1. Create a Request Class:
Generate a new request class using the following Artisan command:
php artisan make:request UserRequest
This will create a `UserRequest` class in the `app/Http/Requests` directory. You can define the validation rules in this class.
2. Define the Validation Rules:
In the `UserRequest` class, you can define the validation rules for the user data:
php
public function rules()
{
return [
'name' => 'required|string|max:255',
'email' => 'required|email|max:255|unique:users',
];
}
3. Use the Request Class in the Controller:
In your controller, you can use the `UserRequest` class to validate the incoming data:
php
public function store(UserRequest $request, UsersDataTable $dataTable)
{
// Create a new user
$user = User::create($request->validated());
// Redirect or return a response
return redirect()->route('users.index');
}
In this example, we're using the `UserRequest` class to validate the request data before creating a new user.
4. Handle Validation Errors in the View:
In your view, you can display the validation errors using the `$errors` variable:
html
@if ($errors->any())
<div class="alert alert-danger">
<ul>
@foreach ($errors->all() as $error)
<li>{{ $error }}</li>
@endforeach
</ul>
</div>
@endif
<table class="table table-bordered data-table">
<!-- Table content -->
</table>
In this example, we're checking if there are any validation errors and displaying them in an alert message.
By following these steps, you can use Laravel 11's validation middleware with Yajra DataTables. The `UserRequest` class allows you to define the validation rules for the user data, and the `$errors` variable in the view helps you display any validation errors that may occur.
Citations:[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQDulbC3Smc
[2] https://itcodstuff.com/blog/laravel-yajra-datatables-tutorial/
[3] https://www.elegantlaravel.com/article/yajra-datatables-integration-in-laravel-step-by-step-guide
[4] https://www.itsolutionstuff.com/post/laravel-11-yajra-datatables-example-tutorialexample.html
[5] https://yajrabox.com/docs/laravel-datatables/10.0