What is Validation?
Checking that data meets requirements before processing it
Why It Matters
Validation prevents errors and security issues by rejecting bad data early
Real-World Example
Checking that an email address contains an @ symbol before saving it
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Related Terms
Error Handling
Code that gracefully manages problems instead of crashing or showing confusing messages
Schema
A blueprint that defines the structure of your data, including fields and their types
Sanitisation
Cleaning user input to remove potentially harmful content
Backend
The behind-the-scenes part of an application that handles data, logic, and communication with databases
Cron Job
A scheduled task that runs automatically at specific times or intervals
Background Job
A task that runs behind the scenes without making users wait for it to complete