Input Validator

Input validation and error displaying for any Android view that extends from a TextView. This library is born from frustration towards complex if statements and a desire to make form validation much, much easier.

What does the library do?

• Wrap around any View extending from TextView
• Allow multiple Validator objects to be attached.
• When the View loses focus the input will be validated against the Validators
• Display an error message if the input isn't successfully validated
  • If the input is wrapped in a TextInputLayout it will be used to display the message
  • If the input is not wrapped in a TextInputLayout the error will be shown in the inpput
  • The above can be overriden using an OnValidationErrorListener which allows you to do whatever you want with the error received

InputValidator inputValidator = ValidateInputs.validate((TextInputEditText) findViewById(R.id.first_name));
inputValidator.addValidator(new TextEmptyValidator());

By implementing the Validator object you can create your own validation methods.

public class TextEmptyValidator implements Validator {

    @Override
    public boolean validate(String input) {
        return !(input == null || input.isEmpty());
    }

    @Override
    public String getValidationMessage() {
        return "The text view is empty.";
    }
    
}

How to use

Add this to your gradle dependencies.

compile 'uk.co.jordanterry:InputValidator:0.3.0'

Want to contribute?

Great! If you notice anything that I could be doing better please create an issue and let me know.

I would also LOVE to know if anyone has any Validator ideas, the more the merrier.

Who to contact

• Jordan Terry