Validation Showcase
This guide demonstrates how to build reliable forms with Ziva: cover every built-in validator, assemble validation chains, and plug in external checks.Queue with all built-in validators
Each task triggers its validator after the user presses Enter. When validation fails, the TUI shows the error and keeps the task focused until the value matches the rules.
Custom validation chain
External validator example
Use a
FuncTask after collecting input if you need to call an external service and display the outcome (success, warning, retry hints) inside the TUI.Quick tips
- Keep
Description()human-friendly — Ziva shows it near the input field. - Combine
WithAllowEmpty(true)with validators that handle empty strings correctly. - Break long forms into several queues; it simplifies returning to the problem field.
- Write unit tests for elaborate validators — they are plain Go code.