zod-validation-patterns

What problem does it solve?

Inadequate data validation is a leading cause of bugs, security vulnerabilities, and inconsistent data states, leading to unreliable applications. This Skill provides a comprehensive guide to implementing robust data validation using Zod, ensuring data integrity across your application and saving debugging time.

Core Features & Use Cases

• Schema Design Patterns: Guides on creating complex, reusable, and type-safe Zod schemas for various data types and structures.
• API & Form Integration: Explains how to seamlessly integrate Zod validation into API routes (Next.js Route Handlers) and client-side forms (React Hook Form).
• Error Handling & Refinements: Provides best practices for handling validation errors gracefully and implementing custom validation logic for unique requirements.
• Use Case: When creating a new API endpoint that accepts user input, activate this Skill. It will guide you to design a Zod schema that validates all incoming data, ensuring it meets strict requirements for format, length, and type, preventing invalid data from reaching your backend.

Quick Start

I need to validate a user registration form. Show me a Zod schema for email, password, and an optional name field.