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How to configure custom validation rules in Xano?

Discover how to create custom validation rules in Xano effortlessly. Follow this easy guide to ensure your data meets exact criteria without a hitch.

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Overview

Configuring custom validation rules in Xano taps into their powerful API and backend features to uphold data integrity and enforce business logic before any database operations take place. This ensures data stays consistent and dodges any invalid entries. Creating specific rules that meet the unique needs of your application is straightforward. With Xano's user-friendly platform, managing complex data validations becomes a breeze. Follow this guide to learn the steps to define, set up, and test custom validation rules precisely tailored to your requirements.

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How to configure custom validation rules in Xano?

Step 1: Log in to Xano

Alright, first things first, log in to your Xano account with your credentials. Easy peasy.

Step 2: Navigate to the Data Module

Once you're in, head over to the dashboard and click on "Data" in the left-hand menu. This will take you to the Data Module.

Step 3: Select a Table

Now, from the list of tables in your Xano workspace, pick the one you want to add custom validation rules to.

Step 4: Access Table Settings

Inside the table you selected, find the gear icon and click it to open up the Table Settings.

Step 5: Add a New Column or Edit an Existing One

Need a new column? Click on "Add Column". If you're tweaking an existing one, just click the pencil icon next to the column name you want to edit.

Step 6: Enable Validation

In the column settings, scroll down until you see the Validation Rules section. Toggle the switch to enable it.

Step 7: Define Custom Validation Rules

Click on "Add Rule" to set up your custom validation logic. You have a few options here:

  • Regular Expression: Use this to make sure the input matches a specific pattern.
  • Range: Set a minimum and maximum range for numerical values.
  • Custom JavaScript Function: Write your own validation function using JavaScript. Handy for more complex stuff that the built-in options can't handle.

Step 8: Save Changes

Once you've defined your custom validation rules, hit "Save" to apply the changes to the column.

Step 9: Test Your Validation Rules

To make sure everything's working as it should, use Xano's testing functionalities. Insert some sample data into the table and check if the validation rules are doing their job.

Step 10: Apply to API Endpoints

Finally, ensure your API endpoints are using these validation rules. Go to the API Module and link the relevant tables with your API Functions.

Repeat these steps for any other tables and columns where you need custom validation rules. This way, you'll keep your data integrity intact across your Xano workspace with customized validation.

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